Xeon E-2374G vs Xeon E-2236

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-2374G

#187

Xeon Gold 5520+

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

103%

#188

EPYC 8124P

MSRP: $639|Avg: $639

103%

#196

Xeon 6515P

MSRP: $740|Avg: $886

100%

#199

Xeon E-2374G

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#201

Xeon Gold 6248R

MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A

100%

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

97%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2236

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

104%

#182

EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

103%

#187

Xeon Gold 5520+

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

102%

#188

EPYC 8124P

MSRP: $639|Avg: $639

102%

#194

Xeon E-2236

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#196

Xeon 6515P

MSRP: $740|Avg: $886

99%

#201

Xeon Gold 6248R

MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon E-2374G leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon E-2236 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Xeon E-2374G	Xeon E-2236
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon E-2374G	Xeon E-2236
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Xeon E-2374G Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2236 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2374G and Xeon E-2236

Xeon E-2374G

The Xeon E-2374G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 13,726 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon E-2236

The Xeon E-2236 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,885 points. Launch price was $284.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E-2374G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E-2236 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E-2236 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon E-2374G versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2236 — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2374G (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon E-2374G uses the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2236 uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2374G scores 13,726 against the Xeon E-2236's 13,885 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E-2236. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2374G vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2236.

Feature	Xeon E-2374G	Xeon E-2236
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	5 GHz+4%	4.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+9%	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	12 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Rocket Lake-E (2021)	Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
PassMark	13,726	13,885+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2374G uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2236 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.