Core i5-11400T vs Xeon E-2136

Core i5-11400T

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2021

Xeon E-2136

6 Cores12 Thrd80 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-11400T

6 / 12

13,034

0.0%

13,150

+0.9%

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11400T

#187

Ryzen 9 3950X

MSRP: $749|Avg: $389

106%

#188

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G

MSRP: $165|Avg: $165

106%

#189

Ryzen 7 4700GE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

105%

#190

Core i5-10400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $100

105%

#191

Core i5-10600KF

MSRP: $250|Avg: $145

105%

#192

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

105%

#193

Core i9-12900F

MSRP: $494|Avg: $370

104%

#194

Core i5-12400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $195

104%

#195

Ryzen 5 7400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

103%

#196

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $589

103%

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

103%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

102%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

102%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

102%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

101%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

100%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

99%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

99%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

98%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

98%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

98%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

97%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

97%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

97%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

96%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

96%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

96%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

95%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2136

#201

Xeon Gold 6248R

MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A

104%

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

101%

#213

Xeon E-2136

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

98%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

98%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

96%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

94%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

93%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

93%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

92%

#225

Xeon W-1250

MSRP: $285|Avg: $333

91%

#226

EPYC 9135

MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95

91%

#227

Xeon E-2378

MSRP: $362|Avg: $562

90%

#228

Xeon w3-2525

MSRP: $609|Avg: $800

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2136 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-11400T	Xeon E-2136
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($140)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-11400T ($140), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($140 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i5-11400T	Xeon E-2136
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($140)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

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 i5-11400T Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2136 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11400T and Xeon E-2136

Core i5-11400T

The Core i5-11400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,034 points. Launch price was $182.

Xeon E-2136

The Xeon E-2136 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,150 points. Launch price was $289.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-11400T and Xeon E-2136 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-11400T versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2136 — a 19.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2136 (base: 1.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-11400T uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2136 uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11400T scores 13,034 against the Xeon E-2136's 13,150 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E-2136. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-11400T	Xeon E-2136
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4.5 GHz+22%
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	3.3 GHz+154%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Rocket Lake (2021)	Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
PassMark	13,034	13,150
Cinebench R23 Multi	3,891	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,767	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	6,179	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11400T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2136 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-11400T	Xeon E-2136
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11400T) / not specified (Xeon E-2136). The Core i5-11400T includes integrated graphics (UHD 730), while the Xeon E-2136 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11400T targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-11400T rivals Core i5-11400.