Xeon E-2356G vs E-2386G

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E-2386G
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
12.36
+6%
Xeon E-2356G
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 80 Watt
11.66

Xeon E-2386G outperforms Xeon E-2356G by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E-2386G and Xeon E-2356G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking628671
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerServer
Power efficiency12.3113.78
Architecture codenameRocket Lake-E (2021)Rocket Lake-E (2021)
Release date8 September 2021 (3 years ago)8 September 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E-2386G 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 speed3.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (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 Xeon E-2386G 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)95 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E-2386G 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++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++

Security technologies

Xeon E-2386G and Xeon E-2356G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
SGXYes with Intel® SPSYes with Intel® SPS
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E-2386G and Xeon E-2356G are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E-2386G 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
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics P750Intel 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 Xeon E-2386G and Xeon E-2356G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported11

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E-2386G and Xeon E-2356G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

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

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E-2386G 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 Xeon E-2386G and Xeon E-2356G.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes4444

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.

Xeon E-2386G 12.36
+6%
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.

Xeon E-2386G 19640
+6.1%
Xeon E-2356G 18519

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.36 11.66
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 80 Watt

Xeon E-2386G has a 6% higher aggregate performance score.

Xeon E-2356G, on the other hand, has 18.8% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon E-2386G and Xeon E-2356G.


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