Xeon E-2356G vs i5-11600

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-11600
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
11.36
Xeon E-2356G
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 80 Watt
11.66
+2.6%

Xeon E-2356G outperforms Core i5-11600 by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2356G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking687664
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency16.5413.79
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)Rocket Lake-E (2021)
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)8 September 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2356G basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed2.8 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2356G compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2356G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2356G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX-+
Identity Protection+-
SGX-Yes with Intel® SPS
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2356G are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2356G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 750Intel UHD Graphics P750
Max video memory64 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Units3232
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2356G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported31

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2356G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@60Hz4096 x 2160 @60 Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2356G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.1
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2356G.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2044

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-11600 11.36
Xeon E-2356G 11.66
+2.6%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-11600 18045
Xeon E-2356G 18521
+2.6%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-11600 2116
+2.6%
Xeon E-2356G 2063

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-11600 7950
+12.8%
Xeon E-2356G 7048

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.36 11.66
Integrated graphics card 4.49 4.56
Recency 16 March 2021 8 September 2021
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 80 Watt

i5-11600 has 23.1% lower power consumption.

Xeon E-2356G, on the other hand, has a 2.6% higher aggregate performance score, 1.6% faster integrated GPU, and an age advantage of 5 months.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2356G.

Note that Core i5-11600 is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2356G is a server/workstation one.


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