Intel Xeon E-2174G 4-core LGA 1151
A 3.8GHz base clock across 6 cores and 12 threads provides reliable entry-level workstation performance with a 7363 PassMark multi-core score. Integrated graphics and 39MB of L3 cache make it a cost-effective drop-in upgrade for LGA 1151 server and workstation builds. This processor suits small business server administrators and office productivity users who need ECC memory support without discrete GPU requirements.
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Aperçu
The 30-Second Version
A four-core Xeon from 2018 that still thinks it deserves 2025 money. Fine for ECC die-hards on old boards, pointless for everyone else.
Pros & Cons
Points forts
- ECC memory support up to 128GB, which is the whole point of buying Xeon 75th
- Surprisingly strong single-thread performance for a 14nm part 65th
- 71W TDP keeps power bills and cooling needs modest
- Integrated graphics save you from buying a dGPU for a server
Points faibles
- Four cores in 2025 is rough for any real multi-threaded workload
- LGA 1151 is a dead socket with no upgrade path
- Pricing is all over the place and often way too high for what you get
- Gaming performance is a joke, 30.8 out of 100
Les preuves
Performance
The single-thread score of 2625 in PassMark lands this chip in the 75th percentile, which is honestly better than we expected from a 14nm part this old. The 4.7GHz boost does some heavy lifting there. But the multi-thread score of 9521 is dead average, and that's the number that matters for the server and workstation workloads this chip is supposedly built for. The integrated graphics are a nice touch for a headless server you occasionally need to troubleshoot with a monitor, but don't expect to render anything on them.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Brand | Intel |
| Series | Xeon E |
| Model | E-2174G |
| Class | server |
Cores & Clocks
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3800 |
| Boost Clock | 4700 |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB |
Performance
| PassMark Multi | 9521 |
| PassMark Single | 2625 |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory | 128 |
| ECC | Yes |
Platform & Power
| Socket | LGA 1151 |
| TDP | 71 |
vs Competition
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D makes this Xeon look like a museum piece. Eight cores, modern architecture, and gaming performance that embarrasses the E-2174G's 30.8 score. Even a used Ryzen 5 from a couple generations back will beat this chip in most tasks while costing less. The only reason to pick the Xeon is ECC memory support on a platform you already own. If you're building new, there's no contest.
| Spec | Intel Xeon E-2174G | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | SMC EPYC 9555P | HP Xeon 6526Y | CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 1PC New 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 Communications Processor | D&H Core i9 BX80673I99960X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8 | 64 | 16 | 24 | 16 |
| Threads | 8 | 16 | 128 | 32 | 48 | 32 |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 4700 | 5200 | 4400 | 3900 | 4000 | 4400 |
| L3 Cache Mb | 8 | 96 | 256 | 37 | 128 | 22 |
| Tdp W | 71 | 120 | 360 | 195 | 200 | 165 |
| Socket | LGA 1151 | AM5 | AMD Socket SP5 | LGA 4677 | AMD Socket SP3 | LGA 2066 |
| Integrated Graphics | - | AMD Radeon Graphics | - | No | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Produit | AI | Feature | Platform | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Preuve sociale | Affordability | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Xeon E-2174G | 58.5 | 20.7 | 50.5 | 65.2 | 59.1 | 36.4 | 10.6 | 74.6 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Compare | 91.6 | 98.5 | 95.2 | 88.9 | 89.2 | 96.4 | 23.7 | 95.1 |
| SMC EPYC 9555P Compare | 99.3 | 77.4 | 96.7 | 89.7 | 99.4 | 0 | 0.4 | 85.9 |
| HP Xeon 6526Y Compare | 92.1 | 77.4 | 90.8 | 79.4 | 89.9 | 0 | 2.7 | 80.6 |
| CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 1PC New 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 Communications Processor Compare | 94.8 | 77.4 | 84.5 | 85.1 | 93.9 | 36.4 | 5.3 | 80.5 |
| D&H Core i9 BX80673I99960X Compare | 89.1 | 63 | 81.7 | 74.9 | 84.5 | 70.7 | 17.4 | 73.8 |
Prix
Value & Pricing
This is where it gets ugly. The affordability score sits in the 11th percentile, which means you're paying way too much for way too little. At $650 USD or £787 GBP, you're in used Ryzen 7 or even entry-level Threadripper territory, and those chips will run circles around this thing in multi-threaded workloads. Unless you're locked into an LGA 1151 server board and need ECC, this is a bad buy.
En savoir plus
Overview
The Intel Xeon E-2174G is a server chip that thinks it's still 2018. Four cores, eight threads, and a 4.7GHz boost clock sounds fine on paper, but in 2025 that's entry-level territory for a workstation, let alone a server. The one thing to know? This is a niche part for people running older LGA 1151 server boards who need ECC memory and don't want to rebuild their whole rig.
Common Questions
Q: Can I use this Xeon for gaming?
Technically yes, but don't. The gaming score is 30.8 out of 100, which puts it near the bottom of the barrel. Four cores and no real GPU muscle means you'll be playing older titles at low settings. Get a Ryzen 5 or Core i5 instead.
Q: Does this chip support ECC memory?
Yes, that's the main reason it exists. You can run up to 128GB of DDR4 ECC memory, which is what makes it viable for small servers and entry workstations that need data integrity.
Q: Is the LGA 1151 socket still worth investing in?
No. The socket is dead and has been for years. You're buying into a platform with zero upgrade path. If you're building new, go with AM5 or LGA 1700 and don't look back.
Who Should Skip This
If you're building a new server or workstation, skip this entirely. Go grab a used Ryzen 7 or a modern Core i5 and you'll get more cores, better performance, and an actual upgrade path for less money. This Xeon is only for people stuck on LGA 1151 server boards who need ECC and can't justify a full platform swap.
Verdict
Don't buy this unless you already have an LGA 1151 server board that needs a drop-in replacement and you absolutely require ECC memory. For everyone else, this chip is overpriced, underpowered, and stuck on a dead platform. The single-thread performance is a pleasant surprise, but it doesn't justify the price tag or the four-core limitation.
