Celeron N6211 vs Xeon L5638

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon L5638
2010
6 cores / 12 threads, 60 Watt
2.33
+65.2%
Celeron N6211
2022
2 cores / 2 threads, 6 Watt
1.41

Xeon L5638 outperforms Celeron N6211 by an impressive 65% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon L5638 and Celeron N6211 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18032212
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.733.33
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataElkhart Lake
Power efficiency3.6820.53
Architecture codenameWestmere-EP (2010−2011)Elkhart Lake (2022)
Release date16 March 2010 (14 years ago)17 July 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$90$54

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Celeron N6211 has 92% better value for money than Xeon L5638.

Detailed specifications

Xeon L5638 and Celeron N6211 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads122
Base clock speed2 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz3 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.5 MB
L3 cache12 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size239 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature85 °C70 °C
Number of transistors1,170 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon L5638 and Celeron N6211 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 configuration2no data
SocketFCLGA1366,LGA1366BGA1493
Power consumption (TDP)60 Watt6.5 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon L5638 and Celeron N6211. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data

Security technologies

Xeon L5638 and Celeron N6211 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon L5638 and Celeron N6211 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon L5638 and Celeron N6211. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 16 EU) (250 - 750 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon L5638 and Celeron N6211.

PCIe version2.0no 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.

Xeon L5638 2.33
+65.2%
Celeron N6211 1.41

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 L5638 3707
+65.1%
Celeron N6211 2245

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.33 1.41
Recency 16 March 2010 17 July 2022
Physical cores 6 2
Threads 12 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 60 Watt 6 Watt

Xeon L5638 has a 65.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads.

Celeron N6211, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 12 years, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 900% lower power consumption.

The Xeon L5638 is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron N6211 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon L5638 is a server/workstation processor while Celeron N6211 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon L5638 and Celeron N6211, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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