CPU
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Xeon E-2286M
Xeon Silver 4210R
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 Xeon Silver 4210R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2286M | Xeon Silver 4210R |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2286M | Xeon Silver 4210R |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon Silver 4210R
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.
Xeon Silver 4210R
The Xeon Silver 4210R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 13.75 MB. L2 cache: 10 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 15,188 points. Launch price was $511.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2286M packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4210R offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon Silver 4210R has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon E-2286M versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4210R — a 43.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2286M (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon E-2286M uses the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4210R uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2286M scores 15,080 against the Xeon Silver 4210R's 15,188 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Silver 4210R. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2286M vs 13.75 MB on the Xeon Silver 4210R.
| Feature | Xeon E-2286M | Xeon Silver 4210R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 20+25% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+56% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+16% | 13.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 10 MB+3900% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 15,080 | 15,188 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2286M uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4210R uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2286M | Xeon Silver 4210R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 1024 |
| RAM Channels | — | 6 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2286M) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Silver 4210R). Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4210R rivals EPYC 7302P.
| Feature | Xeon E-2286M | Xeon Silver 4210R |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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