Xeon E-2356G
VS
Core i7-1360P

Xeon E-2356G vs Core i7-1360P

Intel

Xeon E-2356G

6 Cores12 Thrd80 WWMax: 5 GHz2021
VS
Intel

Core i7-1360P

12 Cores16 Thrd28 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

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.

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 Xeon E-2356G

#155
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $999
103%
#169
Xeon E-2356G
MSRP: $311|Avg: $544
100%
#171
Xeon W-2140B
MSRP: $294|Avg: $99
99%
#176
Xeon 6325P
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
98%
#178
Xeon Silver 4510
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
98%
#179
Xeon W-3223
MSRP: $294|Avg: $294
97%
#182
EPYC Embedded 8224P
MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1360P

#167
Core Ultra 7 258V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
109%
#169
Core i7-1280P
MSRP: $482|Avg: $482
108%
#173
Core Ultra 5 238V
MSRP: $454|Avg: $454
104%
#176
Core i9-13900HK
MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A
101%
#178
Core i7-1360P
MSRP: $480|Avg: $280
100%
#179
Core i7-1260P
MSRP: $432|Avg: $432
100%
#184
Core Ultra 7 266V
MSRP: $520|Avg: $520
96%
#185
Ryzen 7 5825C
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
94%
#187
Core Ultra 9 288V
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
88%
#188
Core i7-10870H
MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A
88%
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 ($544) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2356G is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon E-2356GCore i7-1360P
Gaming
Balanced gaming performance
Balanced gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($544)
More affordable ($280)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-P (2023) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-1360P ($280), 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 ($264 less, 49% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon E-2356GCore i7-1360P
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+95%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($544)
More affordable ($280)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2356G and Core i7-1360P

Intel

Xeon E-2356G

The Xeon E-2356G 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,459 points. Launch price was $800.

Intel

Core i7-1360P

The Core i7-1360P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,519 points. Launch price was $480.

Processing Power

The Xeon E-2356G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-1360P offers 12 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-1360P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon E-2356G versus 5 GHz on the Core i7-1360P — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon E-2356G uses the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-1360P uses Raptor Lake-P (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2356G scores 18,459 against the Core i7-1360P's 18,519 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-1360P. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2356G vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i7-1360P.

FeatureXeon E-2356GCore i7-1360P
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
12 / 16+100%
Boost Clock
5 GHz
5 GHz
Base Clock
3.2 GHz+45%
2.2 GHz
L3 Cache
12 MB (total)
18 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
2 MB (per core)+300%
Process
14 nm
Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture
Rocket Lake-E (2021)
Raptor Lake-P (2023)
PassMark
18,459
18,519
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2356G uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-1360P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E-2356GCore i7-1360P
Socket
LGA1200
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
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Value Analysis

The Xeon E-2356G launched at $311 MSRP, while the Core i7-1360P debuted at $480. At current prices ($544 vs $280), the Core i7-1360P is $264 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2356G delivers 33.9 pts/$ vs 66.1 pts/$ for the Core i7-1360P — making the Core i7-1360P the 64.4% better value option.

FeatureXeon E-2356GCore i7-1360P
MSRP
$311-35%
$480
Avg Price (30d)
$544
$280-49%
Performance per Dollar
33.9
66.1+95%
Release Date
2021
2023