Xeon E-2356G vs i5-4350U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4350U
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.57
Xeon E-2356G
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 80 Watt
11.97
+662%

Xeon E-2356G outperforms i5-4350U by a whopping 662% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4350U and Xeon E-2356G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking2090641
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Rocket Lake-E (2021)
Release date4 June 2013 (11 years ago)8 September 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$342no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-4350U 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 cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed1.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.9 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB512K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size181 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1300 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4350U 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
SocketFCBGA1168FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4350U 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++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
GPIO+no data
Smart Connect+no data
FDI-no data
AMT9.5no data
Matrix Storage-no data
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched
HD Audio+no data
RST+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-4350U and Xeon E-2356G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX-+
Identity Protection+-
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4350U and Xeon E-2356G are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4350U and Xeon E-2356G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size16 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 5000Intel UHD Graphics P750
Max video memory2 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4350U and Xeon E-2356G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported31
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4350U and Xeon E-2356G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.43280x2000@60Hz4096 x 2160 @60 Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3200x2000@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4350U and Xeon E-2356G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212.1
OpenGL4.34.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4350U and Xeon E-2356G.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1244
PCI support-no data
USB revision3.0no data
Total number of SATA ports4no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports4no data
Integrated IDE-no data
Number of USB ports4no data
Integrated LAN-no data
UART+no data

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.

i5-4350U 1.57
Xeon E-2356G 11.97
+662%

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.

i5-4350U 2425
Xeon E-2356G 18521
+664%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.57 11.97
Integrated graphics card 1.51 4.56
Recency 4 June 2013 8 September 2021
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 80 Watt

i5-4350U has 433.3% lower power consumption.

Xeon E-2356G, on the other hand, has a 662.4% higher aggregate performance score, 202% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 8 years, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon E-2356G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4350U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-4350U is a notebook processor while Xeon E-2356G is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-4350U and Xeon E-2356G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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