Core i9-11950H vs Xeon E-2456

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 i9-11950H

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

104%

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

101%

#74

Core i9-11950H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

97%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

96%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2456

#201

Xeon Gold 6248R

MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A

106%

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

103%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

100%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

100%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

97%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

95%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

95%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

94%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

93%

#225

Xeon W-1250

MSRP: $285|Avg: $333

93%

#226

EPYC 9135

MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95

92%

#227

Xeon E-2378

MSRP: $362|Avg: $562

91%

#228

Xeon w3-2525

MSRP: $609|Avg: $800

91%

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368

90%

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 ($289) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2456 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i9-11950H	Xeon E-2456
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($289)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i9-11950H ($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 ($289 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i9-11950H	Xeon E-2456
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($289)

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 i9-11950H and Xeon E-2456

Core i9-11950H

The Core i9-11950H 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 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: 20,699 points. Launch price was $556.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-11950H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E-2456 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-11950H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-11950H versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2456 — a 2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2456 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i9-11950H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Xeon E-2456 uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-11950H scores 20,699 against the Xeon E-2456's 20,705 — a 0% lead for the Xeon E-2456. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-11950H vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2456.

Feature	Core i9-11950H	Xeon E-2456
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5.1 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.3 GHz+57%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+33%	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
PassMark	20,699	20,705

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-11950H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2456 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.