CPU
GPU
Xeon E-2286M
Core i5-11400H
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 Xeon E-2286M
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11400H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2286M | Core i5-11400H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2286M | Core i5-11400H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xeon E-2286M and Core i5-11400H
Xeon E-2286M
The Xeon E-2286M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 15,080 points. Launch price was $623.
Core i5-11400H
The Core i5-11400H 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 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: 15,262 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2286M packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-11400H offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E-2286M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon E-2286M versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-11400H — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2286M (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon E-2286M uses the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-11400H uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2286M scores 15,080 against the Core i5-11400H's 15,262 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i5-11400H. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2286M vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11400H.
| Feature | Xeon E-2286M | Core i5-11400H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+11% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+33% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm SuperFin-29% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) | Tiger Lake-H (2021) |
| PassMark | 15,080 | 15,262+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 8,150 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 6,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2286M uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-11400H uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2286M | Core i5-11400H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | FCBGA1787 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2286M) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11400H). The Core i5-11400H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 11th Gen 16EU), while the Xeon E-2286M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11400H targets Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-11400H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.
| Feature | Xeon E-2286M | Core i5-11400H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 11th Gen 16EU |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Gaming Laptop |
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