Xeon E-2356G vs Core i9-11900T
Xeon E-2356G
Core i9-11900T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2356G
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-11900T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2356G | Core i9-11900T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($544) | ✅ More affordable ($413) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2356G | Core i9-11900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+33%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($544) | ✅ More affordable ($413) |
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-2356G and Core i9-11900T
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.
Core i9-11900T
The Core i9-11900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,620 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2356G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-11900T offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-11900T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon E-2356G versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i9-11900T — a 2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2356G (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Xeon E-2356G uses the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i9-11900T uses Rocket Lake (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2356G scores 18,459 against the Core i9-11900T's 18,620 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i9-11900T. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2356G vs 16 MB (total) on the Core i9-11900T.
| Feature | Xeon E-2356G | Core i9-11900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+2% | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+113% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake-E (2021) | Rocket Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 18,459 | 18,620 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,200 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1200 socket with PCIe 4.0.
| Feature | Xeon E-2356G | Core i9-11900T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| 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-2356G) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-11900T). The Core i9-11900T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 750), while the Xeon E-2356G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-11900T targets Low Power High Perf Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon E-2356G | Core i9-11900T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Low Power High Perf Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E-2356G launched at $311 MSRP, while the Core i9-11900T debuted at $439. At current prices ($544 vs $413), the Core i9-11900T is $131 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2356G delivers 33.9 pts/$ vs 45.1 pts/$ for the Core i9-11900T — making the Core i9-11900T the 28.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E-2356G | Core i9-11900T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $311-29% | $439 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $544 | $413-24% |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.9 | 45.1+33% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2021 |
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