Intel Xeon E-2356G vs Intel Core i5-10400

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Intel Xeon E-2356G or Intel Xeon E-2356G – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Xeon E-2356G features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2356G, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i5-10400 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Xeon E Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E-2356G Name Intel Core i5-10400
Intel Xeon E-2300 Group Intel Core i 10000
3 Generation 10
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E-2356G has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2356G is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-10400 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
6x Cores 6x
None None 4.0 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
12 Threads 12
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E-2356G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2356G uses the Intel UHD Graphics P750, which has 256 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-10400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10400 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
Q2/2021 Release date Q4/2017
64 Execution units 24
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 192
Intel UHD Graphics P750 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
12 Generation 9.5
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E-2356G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-10400 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2021 Release date Q2/2020
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
3.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Rocket Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 182 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2356G
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
8864
8864
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6261
6261

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2356G
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
8326
8326
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
5870
5870

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2356G
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
2289
2289
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1433
1433

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2356G
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1726
1726
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120