Core i5-11600K vs Xeon E-2386G
Core i5-11600K
Xeon E-2386G
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 i5-11600K
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2386G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-11600K | Xeon E-2386G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($170) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-11600K | Xeon E-2386G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($170) | ✅ 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 i5-11600K and Xeon E-2386G
Core i5-11600K
The Core i5-11600K 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 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,520 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon E-2386G
The Xeon E-2386G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,468 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-11600K and Xeon E-2386G share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i5-11600K versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2386G — a 4% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2386G (base: 3.9 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-11600K uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2386G uses Rocket Lake-E (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11600K scores 19,520 against the Xeon E-2386G's 19,468 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-11600K. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i5-11600K | Xeon E-2386G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.1 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+11% | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | Rocket Lake-E (2021) |
| PassMark | 19,520 | 19,468 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1200 socket with PCIe 4.0.
| Feature | Core i5-11600K | Xeon E-2386G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-11600K) / not specified (Xeon E-2386G). The Core i5-11600K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750), while the Xeon E-2386G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11600K targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i5-11600K | Xeon E-2386G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 750 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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