Intel Xeon E-2356G vs Intel Xeon E-2236

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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 Xeon E-2236 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2236, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Intel Xeon E Family Intel Xeon E
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E-2300 Group Intel Xeon E-2200
3 Generation 2
Intel Xeon E-2356G Name Intel Xeon E-2236
 
 

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 Xeon E-2236 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2236 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
None None 3.9 GHz
6 CPU Cores 6
No Overclocking No
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
6x Cores 6x
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
12 Threads 6
 
 

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 Xeon E-2236 does not have integrated graphics.
12 Direct X --
Q2/2021 Release date --
12 Generation --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
64 Execution units --
256 Shaders --
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
14 nm Technology --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Intel UHD Graphics P750 GPU name
 
 

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 VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
 
 

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 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

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 Xeon E-2236 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
-- Release price 255 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q3/2021 Release date Q2/2019
Rocket Lake S Architecture Coffee Lake S
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1151-2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB