Xeon E-2386G vs Ryzen 5 5600G
Xeon E-2386G
Ryzen 5 5600G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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-2386G
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2386G | Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2386G | Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) |
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 Ryzen 5 5600G
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.
Ryzen 5 5600G
The Ryzen 5 5600G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,696 points. Launch price was $259.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E-2386G and Ryzen 5 5600G share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2386G versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600G — a 14.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2386G (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Xeon E-2386G uses the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2386G scores 19,468 against the Ryzen 5 5600G's 19,696 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600G. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2386G vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600G.
| Feature | Xeon E-2386G | Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+16% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake-E (2021) | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 19,468 | 19,696+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2386G uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2386G | Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2386G) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600G). The Ryzen 5 5600G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (Vega 7)), while the Xeon E-2386G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600G targets Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon E-2386G | Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Graphics (Vega 7) |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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