Xeon E5-2686 V3 vs i5-11600

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-11600
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
11.40
Xeon E5-2686 V3
2014
18 cores / 36 threads, 120 Watt
11.47
+0.6%

Xeon E5-2686 V3 outperforms Core i5-11600 by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-11600 and Xeon E5-2686 V3 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking686681
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency16.539.01
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)8 September 2014 (10 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-11600 and Xeon E5-2686 V3 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)18 (Octadeca-Core)
Threads1236
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)45 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data356 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C83 °C
Number of transistorsno data2,600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-11600 and Xeon E5-2686 V3 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 configuration12
SocketFCLGA12002011-3
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-11600 and Xeon E5-2686 V3. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-11600 and Xeon E5-2686 V3 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-11600 and Xeon E5-2686 V3 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-11600 and Xeon E5-2686 V3. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 750no data
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 E5-2686 V3 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-11600 and Xeon E5-2686 V3 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 E5-2686 V3 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 E5-2686 V3.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanes2040

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 11.40
Xeon E5-2686 V3 11.47
+0.6%

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 E5-2686 V3 18148
+0.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.40 11.47
Recency 16 March 2021 8 September 2014
Physical cores 6 18
Threads 12 36
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 120 Watt

i5-11600 has an age advantage of 6 years, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 84.6% lower power consumption.

Xeon E5-2686 V3, on the other hand, has a 0.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-11600 and Xeon E5-2686 V3.

Note that Core i5-11600 is a desktop processor while Xeon E5-2686 V3 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-11600 and Xeon E5-2686 V3, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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