Core i5-11400H vs Xeon Silver 4210R
Core i5-11400H
Xeon Silver 4210R
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 i5-11400H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4210R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-11400H | Xeon Silver 4210R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-11400H | Xeon Silver 4210R |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i5-11400H and Xeon Silver 4210R
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 Silver 4210R
The Xeon Silver 4210R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 13.75 MB. L2 cache: 10 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 15,188 points. Launch price was $511.
Processing Power
The Core i5-11400H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4210R offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon Silver 4210R has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-11400H versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4210R — a 33.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-11400H (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 Silver 4210R uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11400H scores 15,262 against the Xeon Silver 4210R's 15,188 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-11400H. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11400H vs 13.75 MB on the Xeon Silver 4210R.
| Feature | Core i5-11400H | Xeon Silver 4210R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 20+67% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+41% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+13% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 13.75 MB+15% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 10 MB+700% |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-H (2021) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 15,262 | 15,188 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 8,150 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,900 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,500 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-11400H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Silver 4210R uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-11400H versus 2400 on the Xeon Silver 4210R — the Xeon Silver 4210R supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Silver 4210R supports up to 1024 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-11400H) vs 6 (Xeon Silver 4210R). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-11400H) vs 48 (Xeon Silver 4210R) — the Xeon Silver 4210R offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM570,QM580,WM590 (Core i5-11400H) and C621 (Xeon Silver 4210R).
| Feature | Core i5-11400H | Xeon Silver 4210R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1787 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | 2400+59900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+13107100% | 1024 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 6+200% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 48+140% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11400H) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Silver 4210R). The Core i5-11400H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 11th Gen 16EU), while the Xeon Silver 4210R requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11400H targets Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-11400H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H; Xeon Silver 4210R rivals EPYC 7302P.
| Feature | Core i5-11400H | Xeon Silver 4210R |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 11th Gen 16EU | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Gaming Laptop | — |
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