Xeon E-2436 vs i5-11600

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-11600
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
11.79
Xeon E-2436
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
14.69
+24.6%

Xeon E-2436 outperforms Core i5-11600 by a significant 25% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2436 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking684511
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data97.95
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency16.5420.61
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$331

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2436 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s16 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data163 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2436 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2436. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0--
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2436 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2436 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2436. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 750N/A
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2436 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2436 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2436 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2436.

PCIe version4.05
PCI Express lanes2016

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-11600 11.79
Xeon E-2436 14.69
+24.6%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-11600 18041
Xeon E-2436 22487
+24.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.79 14.69
Recency 16 March 2021 14 December 2023

Xeon E-2436 has a 24.6% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 2 years.

The Xeon E-2436 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-11600 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-11600 is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2436 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-11600 and Xeon E-2436, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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