Xeon E-2386G vs i5-540UM

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-540UM
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 18 Watt
0.63
Xeon E-2386G
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
12.41
+1870%

Xeon E-2386G outperforms Core i5-540UM by a whopping 1870% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-540UM and Xeon E-2386G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2764615
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency3.3012.31
Architecture codenameArrandale (2010−2011)Rocket Lake-E (2021)
Release date24 May 2010 (14 years ago)8 September 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$250no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-540UM and Xeon E-2386G 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 cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed1.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 1.0no data
Bus rate1 × 2.5 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier9no data
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB512K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size81+114 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors382+177 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-540UM and Xeon E-2386G 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketBGA1288FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)18 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-540UM and Xeon E-2386G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX-+
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology+2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
PAE36 Bitno data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-540UM and Xeon E-2386G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-540UM and Xeon E-2386G are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-540UM and Xeon E-2386G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size8 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth12.799 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel® ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics P750
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency500 MHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-540UM and Xeon E-2386G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported21

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-540UM and Xeon E-2386G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @60 Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-540UM and Xeon E-2386G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-540UM and Xeon E-2386G.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1644

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.

i5-540UM 0.63
Xeon E-2386G 12.41
+1870%

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.

i5-540UM 1002
Xeon E-2386G 19640
+1860%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.63 12.41
Recency 24 May 2010 8 September 2021
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 18 Watt 95 Watt

i5-540UM has 427.8% lower power consumption.

Xeon E-2386G, on the other hand, has a 1869.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon E-2386G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-540UM in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-540UM is a notebook processor while Xeon E-2386G is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-540UM and Xeon E-2386G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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