Core i5-1340P vs Xeon E-2356G

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 i5-1340P

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

111%

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

101%

#60

Core i5-1340P

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

97%

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2356G

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

103%

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

100%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

99%

#176

Xeon 6325P

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#178

Xeon Silver 4510

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

98%

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

97%

#182

EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($544) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2356G is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-1340P	Xeon E-2356G
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($544)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-P (2023) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-1340P ($0), 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 ($544 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i5-1340P	Xeon E-2356G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($544)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1340P and Xeon E-2356G

Core i5-1340P

The Core i5-1340P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 18,594 points. Launch price was $353.

Xeon E-2356G

The Xeon E-2356G 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,459 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1340P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E-2356G offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-1340P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-1340P versus 5 GHz on the Xeon E-2356G — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2356G (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-1340P uses the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E-2356G uses Rocket Lake-E (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1340P scores 18,594 against the Xeon E-2356G's 18,459 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-1340P. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-1340P vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2356G.

Feature	Core i5-1340P	Xeon E-2356G
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5 GHz+9%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	3.2 GHz+68%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+50%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-P (2023)	Rocket Lake-E (2021)
PassMark	18,594	18,459
Cinebench R23 Multi	10,782	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,374	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,611	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1340P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2356G uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-1340P	Xeon E-2356G
Socket	FCBGA1744	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5 5200 MHz	—
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i5-1340P) / not specified (Xeon E-2356G). The Core i5-1340P includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)), while the Xeon E-2356G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1340P targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-1340P rivals Ryzen 5 7640U.