Xeon E-2356G

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E-2356G

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon E-2356G based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,080 Rank: 222
Rank Name Score Visual
218 Core i9-9900X 6,091
+0.2%
219 Core Ultra 5 226V 6,091
+0.2%
220 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G 6,082
+0%
221 Xeon E5-2696 v4 6,080
+0%
222 Xeon E-2356G 6,080
223 Core i9-10900 6,078
+-0%
224 Xeon Gold 6346 6,075
-0.1%
225 Xeon W-3275M 6,070
-0.2%
226 Xeon Gold 6154 6,068
-0.2%
227 Core Ultra 5 135U 6,067
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E-2356G based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,512 Rank: 397
Rank Name Score Visual
393 Xeon E-2146G 5,520
+0.1%
394 Ryzen 7 4800HS 5,517
+0.1%
395 Xeon E5-1660 v4 5,516
+0.1%
396 Ryzen 9 4900H 5,513
+0%
397 Xeon E-2356G 5,512
398 Xeon E-2336 5,512
+0%
399 Xeon E5-2637 v4 5,511
+-0%
400 Core Ultra 5 125U 5,511
+-0%
401 Xeon Silver 4309Y 5,506
-0.1%
402 Xeon E5-2618L v4 5,505
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E-2356G based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,459 Rank: 125
Rank Name Score Visual
121 Xeon W-1370 6,479
+0.3%
122 Xeon w5-3435X 6,472
+0.2%
123 Core i9-12900E 6,467
+0.1%
124 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX 6,463
+0.1%
125 Xeon E-2356G 6,459
126 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 6,458
+-0%
127 Ryzen 9 3950X 6,455
-0.1%
128 Core i9-7980XE 6,450
-0.1%
129 Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H 6,439
-0.3%
130 Xeon E-2274G 6,429
-0.5%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon E-2356G based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,065 Rank: 337
Rank Name Score Visual
333 Core i7-10700K 5,073
+0.2%
334 Core i7-10700KF 5,071
+0.1%
335 Xeon Gold 5117 5,070
+0.1%
336 Xeon Gold 6234 5,068
+0.1%
337 Xeon E-2356G 5,065
338 Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U 5,065
+0%
339 Xeon W-3225 5,064
+-0%
340 Ryzen 7 5800U 5,063
+-0%
341 Ryzen 5 5600G 5,062
-0.1%
342 Core i7-9800X 5,060
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E-2356G based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,106 Rank: 368
Rank Name Score Visual
364 Ryzen 7 7730U 5,114
+0.2%
365 Xeon Gold 6144 5,109
+0.1%
366 Xeon E-2378 5,109
+0.1%
367 Xeon E-2278G 5,106
+0%
368 Xeon E-2356G 5,106
369 Core i9-11900T 5,104
+-0%
370 Xeon Gold 5118 5,103
-0.1%
371 Xeon W-2140B 5,101
-0.1%
372 Ryzen 5 7540U 5,100
-0.1%
373 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 5,099
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E-2356G based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,036 Rank: 373
Rank Name Score Visual
369 EPYC 7351 5,042
+0.1%
370 Xeon Silver 4116T 5,040
+0.1%
371 Xeon Gold 5115 5,040
+0.1%
372 Core i9-11900T 5,037
+0%
373 Xeon E-2356G 5,036
374 Xeon E-2278G 5,035
+-0%
375 Xeon E5-2658 v4 5,034
+-0%
376 Core i9-9900 5,033
-0.1%
377 Core i7-5960X 5,029
-0.1%
378 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE 5,028
-0.2%

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Xeon E-2356G Details

The Intel Xeon E-2356G represents a niche offering in the server and workstation space, designed for professional environments where reliability and memory integrity are paramount. Launched in September 2021, this processor is built on Intel's 14 nm Rocket Lake-E architecture and is part of the Xeon E lineup, which bridges the gap between mainstream desktops and high-end server platforms. Despite being over four years old, the Xeon E-2356G remains relevant in certain professional workloads due to its support for ECC memory and robust virtualization features, making it a viable choice for small business servers, virtualization hosts, or data processing workstations.

Featuring six cores and twelve threads—thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading—the Xeon E-2356G operates at a base frequency of 3.2 GHz with a turbo boost up to 5.0 GHz, enabling it to handle both sustained workloads and bursty tasks effectively. It utilizes the FC-LGA1200 socket and is compatible with C252 and C256 chipsets, ensuring it can be deployed in systems that support Intel's server-grade platform. The processor integrates 11.444 MiB of L3 cache and 0.488 MiB of L2 cache, with 0.076 MiB of L1 cache, providing a balanced cache hierarchy for latency-sensitive operations. Memory support includes dual-channel DDR4 with speeds up to 3200 MT/s and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the TDP stands at 80 W, requiring adequate cooling for sustained operation.

Integrated into the Xeon E-2356G is the UHD Graphics P750, which offers sufficient visual output for basic display tasks but is not intended for high-performance graphics or gaming. The processor supports a wide range of instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, and AVX-512, which enhance performance in scientific computing, data analysis, and media encoding applications. Additional features include Intel vPro, VT-x, VT-d, and IOMMU virtualization, enabling secure and efficient virtual machine environments. ECC memory support ensures data integrity in mission-critical systems, a key advantage over consumer-grade CPUs.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E-2356G achieves an overall score of 6080, placing it at #221 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 6459 (#125) and a multicore score of 5512 (#397). While it trails significantly behind the top-tier processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K, its performance is competitive within its segment, particularly when compared to other Xeon E-series and mid-tier server CPUs. The processor performs well in single-core tasks, with its high turbo frequency allowing it to outperform many older or lower-tier server chips. However, its multicore performance, while respectable, is limited by its 6-core design and lack of simultaneous multithreading beyond the Hyper-Threading implementation.

As of March 2026, the Xeon E-2356G is best suited for users who require a reliable, ECC-enabled processor for virtualization, light database workloads, or general server applications. Its performance is adequate for many professional environments but falls short of modern high-end desktop and workstation offerings. For those seeking greater scalability, newer Xeon or AMD EPYC processors may be more appropriate, but the E-2356G remains a practical and cost-effective solution for entry-level server and workstation builds where stability and memory integrity are key.
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Intel Xeon E-2356G

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E-2356G
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 32x (locked)
Core Name: Rocket Lake-E
Socket: Socket 1200
Package: FC-LGA1200
Target Segment: Workstation
TDP: 80 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 77.824 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB
L3 Cache: 11.444 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 276 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

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