Core i7-11700F vs Xeon E-2456
Core i7-11700F
Xeon E-2456
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11700F
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2456
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-11700F | Xeon E-2456 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($289) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-11700F | Xeon E-2456 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+93%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($289) |
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 i7-11700F and Xeon E-2456
Core i7-11700F
The Core i7-11700F 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,770 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon E-2456
The Xeon E-2456 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 20,705 points. Launch price was $375.
Processing Power
The Core i7-11700F packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E-2456 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-11700F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-11700F versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2456 — a 4% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2456 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i7-11700F uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2456 uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11700F scores 20,770 against the Xeon E-2456's 20,705 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-11700F. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-11700F vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2456.
| Feature | Core i7-11700F | Xeon E-2456 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.1 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.3 GHz+32% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 18 MB (total)+13% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 20,770 | 20,705 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,196 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-11700F uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2456 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-11700F | Xeon E-2456 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| 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, EPT (Core i7-11700F) / not specified (Xeon E-2456). Primary use case: Core i7-11700F targets Gaming Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-11700F rivals Ryzen 7 5800.
| Feature | Core i7-11700F | Xeon E-2456 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Gaming Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($150 vs $289), the Core i7-11700F is $139 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-11700F delivers 138.5 pts/$ vs 71.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2456 — making the Core i7-11700F the 63.6% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-11700F | Xeon E-2456 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $298 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-48% | $289 |
| Performance per Dollar | 138.5+93% | 71.6 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2023 |
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