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-2388G Name Intel Xeon E-2356G
Intel Xeon E Family Intel Xeon E
3 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E-2300 Group Intel Xeon E-2300
 
 

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
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
8 CPU Cores 6
5.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
16 Threads 12
8x Cores 6x
 
 

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
-- Max. displays --
Q2/2021 Release date Q2/2021
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
64 Execution units 64
Intel UHD Graphics P750 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics P750
12 Generation 12
256 Shaders 256
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC 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.
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
2 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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

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.
Q3/2021 Release date Q3/2021
4.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
16.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price --
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Rocket Lake S Architecture Rocket Lake S
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

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