Core i5-11400H vs Xeon E-2286M

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-11400H

2021

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 11th Gen 16EU, while Xeon E-2286M needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2286M across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E-2286M, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Xeon E-2286M

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,080 vs 15,262).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-11400H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-11400H

2021

Xeon E-2286M

2019

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 11th Gen 16EU, while Xeon E-2286M needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2286M across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E-2286M, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,080 vs 15,262).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-11400H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-11400H better than Xeon E-2286M?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E-2286M makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i5-11400H is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-11400H is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-11400H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i5-11400H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1.2% better PassMark.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-11400H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2019), more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-11400H Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2286M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-11400H	Xeon E-2286M
1080p
low	187 FPS	252 FPS
medium	154 FPS	235 FPS
high	127 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	169 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	224 FPS
medium	120 FPS	189 FPS
high	98 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	156 FPS
medium	73 FPS	133 FPS
high	58 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	90 FPS

Open Core i5-11400H Open Xeon E-2286M

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-11400H	Xeon E-2286M
1080p
low	382 FPS	377 FPS
medium	310 FPS	335 FPS
high	275 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	264 FPS
1440p
low	341 FPS	356 FPS
medium	279 FPS	313 FPS
high	254 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	235 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	239 FPS
medium	236 FPS	216 FPS
high	216 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	177 FPS

Open Core i5-11400H Open Xeon E-2286M

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-11400H	Xeon E-2286M
1080p
low	382 FPS	377 FPS
medium	382 FPS	377 FPS
high	382 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	377 FPS
1440p
low	382 FPS	377 FPS
medium	382 FPS	377 FPS
high	382 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	359 FPS
4K
low	382 FPS	377 FPS
medium	378 FPS	377 FPS
high	325 FPS	338 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	272 FPS

Open Core i5-11400H Open Xeon E-2286M

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-11400H	Xeon E-2286M
1080p
low	382 FPS	377 FPS
medium	382 FPS	377 FPS
high	382 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	377 FPS
1440p
low	382 FPS	377 FPS
medium	382 FPS	377 FPS
high	382 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	377 FPS
4K
low	382 FPS	377 FPS
medium	382 FPS	377 FPS
high	382 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	351 FPS

Open Core i5-11400H Open Xeon E-2286M

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11400H and Xeon E-2286M

Core i5-11400H

The Core i5-11400H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,262 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E-2286M

The Xeon E-2286M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 15,080 points. Launch price was $623.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-11400H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E-2286M offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E-2286M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-11400H versus 5 GHz on the Xeon E-2286M — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2286M (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-11400H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Xeon E-2286M uses Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11400H scores 15,262 against the Xeon E-2286M's 15,080 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i5-11400H. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11400H vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2286M.

Feature	Core i5-11400H	Xeon E-2286M
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	5 GHz+11%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+13%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)
PassMark	15,262+1%	15,080
Cinebench R23 Multi	8,150	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,900	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	6,500	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11400H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2286M uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-11400H	Xeon E-2286M
Socket	FCBGA1787	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11400H) / not specified (Xeon E-2286M). The Core i5-11400H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 11th Gen 16EU), while the Xeon E-2286M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11400H targets Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-11400H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.