Xeon E-2236
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Xeon E-2236

Intel

PassMark

13,885

29 May 2019 (6 years ago)
80 Watt
Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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Overview

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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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon E-2236 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low341 FPS
medium274 FPS
high245 FPS
ultra210 FPS
1440p
low288 FPS
medium238 FPS
high217 FPS
ultra185 FPS
4k
low240 FPS
medium201 FPS
high184 FPS
ultra151 FPS
Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra57 FPS
Dota 2

Dota 2

1080p
low346 FPS
medium307 FPS
high282 FPS
ultra263 FPS
1440p
low282 FPS
medium256 FPS
high240 FPS
ultra217 FPS
4k
low201 FPS
medium183 FPS
high176 FPS
ultra149 FPS
Fortnite

Fortnite

1080p
low347 FPS
medium347 FPS
high203 FPS
ultra159 FPS
1440p
low347 FPS
medium290 FPS
high154 FPS
ultra111 FPS
4k
low180 FPS
medium120 FPS
high96 FPS
ultra70 FPS
Garry's Mod

Garry's Mod

1080p
low347 FPS
medium346 FPS
high284 FPS
ultra242 FPS
1440p
low319 FPS
medium289 FPS
high248 FPS
ultra213 FPS
4k
low235 FPS
medium215 FPS
high171 FPS
ultra155 FPS
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

1080p
low248 FPS
medium220 FPS
high212 FPS
ultra174 FPS
1440p
low216 FPS
medium190 FPS
high170 FPS
ultra144 FPS
4k
low165 FPS
medium146 FPS
high116 FPS
ultra95 FPS
Hearts of Iron IV

Hearts of Iron IV

1080p
low204 FPS
medium160 FPS
high131 FPS
ultra106 FPS
1440p
low180 FPS
medium147 FPS
high122 FPS
ultra101 FPS
4k
low157 FPS
medium128 FPS
high110 FPS
ultra91 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low347 FPS
medium347 FPS
high347 FPS
ultra347 FPS
1440p
low347 FPS
medium347 FPS
high347 FPS
ultra347 FPS
4k
low347 FPS
medium347 FPS
high347 FPS
ultra290 FPS
Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds

1080p
low78 FPS
medium68 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra42 FPS
1440p
low51 FPS
medium44 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra29 FPS
4k
low23 FPS
medium20 FPS
high15 FPS
ultra11 FPS
Naraka: Bladepoint

Naraka: Bladepoint

1080p
low229 FPS
medium194 FPS
high167 FPS
ultra146 FPS
1440p
low193 FPS
medium165 FPS
high141 FPS
ultra121 FPS
4k
low122 FPS
medium103 FPS
high90 FPS
ultra75 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon E-2236 specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Xeon E-2236 is a 6-core / 12-thread processor based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4.8 GHz from a base frequency of 3.4 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 12 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 256 kB (per core) of L2 cache and 64 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 13,885, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

SpecificationXeon E-2236
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units6C / 12T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost4.8 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency3.4 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designCoffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores12 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data256 kB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache64 kB (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor154 mm2
Bus SpeedData bus frequency4 × 8 GT/s
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)100 °C
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleYes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score13,885
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2236 fits into the LGA1151 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4-2666 memory.

SpecificationXeon E-2236
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorserver
SeriesProduct familyIntel Xeon E
SocketMotherboard socket requiredLGA1151
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR4-2666
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers1 (Uniprocessor)
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Power & Cooling

The Xeon E-2236 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 80 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationXeon E-2236
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload80 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)100 °C
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #1080 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationXeon E-2236
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$284
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#1080
Release DateLaunch date29 May 2019 (6 years ago)
Release Year2019
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

8 specs

Typeserver
SeriesIntel Xeon E
DesignerIntel
Launch Price$284
ManufacturerIntel
Release Date29 May 2019 (6 years ago)
Architecture CodenameCoffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
Performance Ranking Position1080

Technical Specifications

15 specs

Cores6
Threads12
Bus TypeDMI 3.0
Die Size154 mm2
L1 Cache64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache256 kB (per core)
L3 Cache12 MB (total)
Bus Speed4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier34
Max Frequency4.8 GHz
64-Bit Support+
Base Frequency3.4 GHz
Process Technology14 nm
Max Core Temperature100 °C
Windows 11 Compatible+

Compatibility

4 specs

SocketLGA1151
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0
Power Consumption (TDP)80 Watt
Max Processors In Config1 (Uniprocessor)

Memory

5 specs

RAM TypesDDR4-2666
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth42.671 GB/s
ECC Memory Support+
Max Memory Capacity128 GB

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