Core Ultra 7 266V vs Xeon E-2386G

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 Ultra 7 266V

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

112%

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

108%

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

105%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

104%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

104%

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

100%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

91%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2386G

#67

EPYC 4545P

MSRP: $549|Avg: $595

127%

#71

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

MSRP: $400|Avg: $343

112%

#73

EPYC 4484PX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

108%

#82

Xeon E-2386G

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#86

Xeon Platinum 8260

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#97

Xeon Silver 4314

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

95%

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-2386G is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core Ultra 7 266V	Xeon E-2386G
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($520)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm)	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Ultra 7 266V ($520), 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 ($520 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core Ultra 7 266V	Xeon E-2386G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($520)	✅ 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 Ultra 7 266V Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2386G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 266V and Xeon E-2386G

Core Ultra 7 266V

The Core Ultra 7 266V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,274 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.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 266V packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E-2386G offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core Ultra 7 266V has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 266V versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2386G — a 2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2386G (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 266V uses the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture (3 nm), while the Xeon E-2386G uses Rocket Lake-E (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 266V scores 19,274 against the Xeon E-2386G's 19,468 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E-2386G. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 266V	Xeon E-2386G
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5.1 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.5 GHz+59%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2.5 MB (per core)+400%	512K (per core)
Process	3 nm-79%	14 nm
Architecture	Lunar Lake (2024)	Rocket Lake-E (2021)
PassMark	19,274	19,468+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 7 266V uses the FCBGA2833 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E-2386G uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.