Xeon E-2356G vs i5-6300HQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-6300HQ
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
3.07
Xeon E-2356G
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 80 Watt
12.10
+294%

Xeon E-2356G outperforms Core i5-6300HQ by a whopping 294% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-6300HQ and Xeon E-2356G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1637658
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency6.2213.79
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Rocket Lake-E (2021)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)8 September 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$250no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-6300HQ and Xeon E-2356G 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed2.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier23no data
L1 cache256 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size122 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-6300HQ and Xeon E-2356G 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
SocketFCBGA1440FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-6300HQ and Xeon E-2356G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-6300HQ and Xeon E-2356G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® SPS
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-6300HQ and Xeon E-2356G are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-6300HQ and Xeon E-2356G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 530Intel UHD Graphics P750
Max video memory64 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency950 MHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-6300HQ and Xeon E-2356G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported31
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-6300HQ and Xeon E-2356G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2160 @60 Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-6300HQ and Xeon E-2356G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.44.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-6300HQ and Xeon E-2356G.

PCIe version3.04.0
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.

i5-6300HQ 3.07
Xeon E-2356G 12.10
+294%

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.

i5-6300HQ 4693
Xeon E-2356G 18521
+295%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-6300HQ 1006
Xeon E-2356G 2063
+105%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-6300HQ 2750
Xeon E-2356G 7048
+156%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.07 12.10
Integrated graphics card 2.59 4.56
Recency 1 September 2015 8 September 2021
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 12
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 80 Watt

i5-6300HQ has 77.8% lower power consumption.

Xeon E-2356G, on the other hand, has a 294.1% higher aggregate performance score, 76.1% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 6 years, and 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

The Xeon E-2356G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-6300HQ in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-6300HQ is a notebook processor while Xeon E-2356G is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-6300HQ and Xeon E-2356G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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