Xeon E-2456 vs Core i7-11700

Xeon E-2456

6 Cores12 Thrd80 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2023

Core i7-11700

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E-2456

6 / 12

20,705

+0.4%

20,625

0.0%

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-2456

#201

Xeon Gold 6248R

MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A

106%

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

103%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

100%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

100%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

97%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

95%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

95%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

94%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

93%

#225

Xeon W-1250

MSRP: $285|Avg: $333

93%

#226

EPYC 9135

MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95

92%

#227

Xeon E-2378

MSRP: $362|Avg: $562

91%

#228

Xeon w3-2525

MSRP: $609|Avg: $800

91%

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11700

#247

Core i5-10600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $179

106%

#248

Core i3-10325

MSRP: $154|Avg: $130

105%

#249

Ryzen Embedded V2718

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

105%

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

105%

#251

Core i3-10300T

MSRP: $157|Avg: $100

105%

#252

Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

105%

#253

Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

104%

#254

Core i5-12600T

MSRP: $223|Avg: $223

104%

#255

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

103%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

52%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

102%

#257

Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

102%

#258

Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

102%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

102%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

101%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

100%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

100%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

50%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

100%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

99%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

98%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

98%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

98%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

98%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

97%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

97%

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

97%

#272

Core i9-9820X

MSRP: $889|Avg: $280

97%

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

96%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

43%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

96%

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 ($289) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2456 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E-2456	Core i7-11700
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($289)	✅ More affordable ($274)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-11700 ($274), 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 ($15 less, 5% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E-2456	Core i7-11700
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($289)	✅ More affordable ($274)

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-2456 Benchmark Check

Core i7-11700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2456 and Core i7-11700

Xeon E-2456

The Xeon E-2456 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 20,705 points. Launch price was $375.

Core i7-11700

The Core i7-11700 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 2.5 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,625 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E-2456 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-11700 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-11700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2456 versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-11700 — a 4% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2456 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon E-2456 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i7-11700 uses Rocket Lake (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2456 scores 20,705 against the Core i7-11700's 20,625 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E-2456. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2456 vs 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-11700.

Feature	Xeon E-2456	Core i7-11700
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+4%	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+32%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Rocket Lake (2021)
PassMark	20,705	20,625

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2456 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-11700 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E-2456	Core i7-11700
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2456) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-11700). The Core i7-11700 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750), while the Xeon E-2456 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11700 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-11700 rivals Ryzen 7 5800X.

Feature	Xeon E-2456	Core i7-11700
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics 750
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

At current prices ($289 vs $274), the Core i7-11700 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2456 delivers 71.6 pts/$ vs 75.3 pts/$ for the Core i7-11700 — making the Core i7-11700 the 4.9% better value option.