Xeon E-2356G vs i5-13400

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-13400
2023
10 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.61
+25.3%
Xeon E-2356G
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 80 Watt
11.66

Core i5-13400 outperforms Xeon E-2356G by a significant 25% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-13400 and Xeon E-2356G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking483664
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation46.70no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency21.2713.79
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-S (2023−2024)Rocket Lake-E (2021)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)8 September 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$221no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-13400 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz5 GHz
Bus rateno data8 GT/s
L1 cache80K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm14 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-13400 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-13400 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® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-13400 and Xeon E-2356G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-13400 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 i5-13400 and Xeon E-2356G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size192 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 730Intel UHD Graphics P750
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.55 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Units2432
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-13400 and Xeon E-2356G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported41

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-13400 and Xeon E-2356G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160 @60 Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-13400 and Xeon E-2356G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-13400 and Xeon E-2356G.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.04.0
PCI Express lanes1644

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.

i5-13400 14.61
+25.3%
Xeon E-2356G 11.66

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.

i5-13400 23212
+25.3%
Xeon E-2356G 18521

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.

i5-13400 2296
+13.8%
Xeon E-2356G 2017

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.

i5-13400 10201
+46.2%
Xeon E-2356G 6977

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.61 11.66
Integrated graphics card 4.16 4.56
Recency 4 January 2023 8 September 2021
Physical cores 10 6
Threads 16 12
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 80 Watt

i5-13400 has a 25.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 66.7% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and 23.1% lower power consumption.

Xeon E-2356G, on the other hand, has 9.6% faster integrated GPU.

The Core i5-13400 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E-2356G in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-13400 is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2356G is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-13400 and Xeon E-2356G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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