Core i5-10600 vs Xeon E-2186G
Core i5-10600
Xeon E-2186G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10600
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2186G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-10600 | Xeon E-2186G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($159) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-10600 | Xeon E-2186G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($159) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10600 and Xeon E-2186G
Core i5-10600
The Core i5-10600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,573 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E-2186G
The Xeon E-2186G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,612 points. Launch price was $506.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-10600 and Xeon E-2186G share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-10600 versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon E-2186G — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-10600 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-10600 uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2186G uses Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10600 scores 13,573 against the Xeon E-2186G's 13,612 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E-2186G. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i5-10600 | Xeon E-2186G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+2% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.8 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 13,573 | 13,612 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-10600 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2186G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-10600 | Xeon E-2186G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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