Intel Xeon E-2388G vs Intel Xeon E-2356G

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Intel Xeon E-2388G or Intel Xeon E-2388G – 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-2388G features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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-2388G, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Xeon E-2356G features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2356G, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Xeon E Family Intel Xeon E
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E-2300 Group Intel Xeon E-2300
3 Generation 3
Intel Xeon E-2388G Name Intel Xeon E-2356G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E-2388G has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2388G is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
normal Core architecture normal
8 CPU Cores 6
No Overclocking No
5.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 6x
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
16 Threads 12
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E-2388G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2388G 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-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
12 Direct X 12
Q2/2021 Release date Q2/2021
12 Generation 12
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
64 Execution units 64
256 Shaders 256
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics P750 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics P750
 
 

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
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 80 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E-2388G 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 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E-2356G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
Q3/2021 Release date Q3/2021
Rocket Lake S Architecture Rocket Lake S
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
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, AVX-512
14 nm Technology 14 nm
16.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2388G
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
10458
10458
Intel Xeon E-2356G
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
8864
8864

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2388G
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
10358
10358
Intel Xeon E-2356G
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
8326
8326

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2356G
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
2289
2289
Intel Xeon E-2388G
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
2264
2264

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2356G
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1726
1726
Intel Xeon E-2388G
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1722
1722