Xeon E-2386G vs Core Ultra 7 256V
Xeon E-2386G
Core Ultra 7 256V
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2386G
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 256V
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2386G | Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2386G | Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
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-2386G and Core Ultra 7 256V
Xeon E-2386G
The Xeon E-2386G 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 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,468 points. Launch price was $800.
Core Ultra 7 256V
The Core Ultra 7 256V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,579 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2386G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 256V offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core Ultra 7 256V has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2386G versus 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 256V — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2386G (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon E-2386G uses the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core Ultra 7 256V uses Lunar Lake (2024) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2386G scores 19,468 against the Core Ultra 7 256V's 19,579 — a 0.6% lead for the Core Ultra 7 256V. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E-2386G | Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 8+33% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+6% | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+59% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm-79% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake-E (2021) | Lunar Lake (2024) |
| PassMark | 19,468 | 19,579 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 10,065 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,658 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2386G uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core Ultra 7 256V uses FCBGA2833 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2386G | Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCBGA2833 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR5x 8533 MT/s |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2386G) / true (Core Ultra 7 256V). The Core Ultra 7 256V includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics 140V), while the Xeon E-2386G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 7 256V targets Mobile.
| Feature | Xeon E-2386G | Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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