Xeon Silver 4209T vs Xeon E-2186M
Xeon Silver 4209T
Xeon E-2186M
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.
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. The Xeon Silver 4209T is positioned at rank 626 and the Xeon E-2186M is on rank 320, so the Xeon E-2186M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4209T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2186M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4209T | Xeon E-2186M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($649) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4209T | Xeon E-2186M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($649) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Silver 4209T and Xeon E-2186M
Xeon Silver 4209T
The Xeon Silver 4209T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 11,080 points. Launch price was $501.
Xeon E-2186M
The Xeon E-2186M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 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: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,285 points. Launch price was $623.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4209T packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E-2186M offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Silver 4209T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4209T versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2186M — a 40% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2186M (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4209T uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2186M uses Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4209T scores 11,080 against the Xeon E-2186M's 11,285 — a 1.8% lead for the Xeon E-2186M. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4209T vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2186M.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4209T | Xeon E-2186M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.8 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+32% |
| L3 Cache | 11 MB | 12 MB (total)+9% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+3100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 11,080 | 11,285+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4209T uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2186M uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4209T | Xeon E-2186M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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