Intel Core i5-11260H vs Intel Xeon E-2276G Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the Intel Core i5-11260H and the Intel Xeon E-2276G shows a clear split across different test suites. In the Cinebench family of tests, the Core i5-11260H consistently outperforms the Xeon E-2276G by a margin of 7.9% in both single-core and multi-core workloads. Specifically, in Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core i5-11260H scores 1300 against the Xeon's 1205, a 7.9% advantage. The single-core R15 result shows the Core i5-11260H at 183 versus 169, which translates to an 8.3% lead, the largest percentage gap in any of the Cinebench tests.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the pattern repeats: the Core i5-11260H posts 5420 multi-core and 764 single-core, while the Xeon E-2276G records 5021 multi-core and 708 single-core. Both deltas sit at exactly 7.9%. In Cinebench R23, the Core i5-11260H reaches 12905 multi-core and 1821 single-core, compared to the Xeon's 11957 and 1688 respectively, again with a 7.9% difference in both metrics. The consistency of the 7.9% delta across R20 and R23 suggests a stable architectural advantage in CPU-bound rendering tasks, rather than a workload-specific quirk.

However, the Geekbench results tell a different story. In Geekbench multi-core, the Xeon E-2276G takes a decisive win with a score of 6551 against the Core i5-11260H's 5780, a substantial 11.8% margin in favor of the Xeon. The Geekbench single-core test is much closer, with the Xeon scoring 1610 versus the Core i5-11260H's 1595, a narrow 0.9% advantage for the Xeon. This reversal is notable because it shows that the Xeon E-2276G, despite losing all six Cinebench comparisons, can outperform the Core i5-11260H in a different benchmark methodology, particularly in multi-threaded Geekbench workloads.

Overall, the head-to-head tally stands at 6 wins for the Core i5-11260H and 2 wins for the Xeon E-2276G. The Core i5-11260H's average benchmark score is 3721, placing it in the 56th percentile of all CPUs, while the Xeon E-2276G averages 3614 and sits in the 55th percentile. The nearest rivals for the Core i5-11260H include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE with an average score of 3732 and a delta of -0.3%, and the Intel Xeon Silver 4116 at 3733 with a -0.3% delta. The Xeon E-2276G's nearest competitors include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 at 3613 with a 0% delta and the Intel Xeon E-2286G at 3610 with a 0.1% delta. These figures indicate that both processors occupy a similar performance tier overall, despite their divergent results in specific test suites.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i5-11260H is the clear winner in Cinebench-based rendering workloads. All three versions of Cinebench (R15, R20, and R23) show the Core i5-11260H ahead by roughly 7.9% to 8.3% in both single-core and multi-core tests. This makes it the preferred choice for applications that rely on Cinebench-like rendering pipelines, where the Tiger Lake architecture's higher per-core efficiency appears to deliver measurable gains. The fact that the single-core R15 delta is slightly larger at 8.3% suggests the Core i5-11260H has a minor edge in lightly threaded rendering tasks as well, not just fully saturated multi-core workloads.

The Xeon E-2276G wins decisively in Geekbench multi-core, with an 11.8% margin over the Core i5-11260H. This indicates that in workloads modeled by Geekbench's multi-threaded test, which often includes a broader mix of integer, floating-point, and memory-access patterns, the Xeon's higher base and boost clocks (3.80 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost versus 2.10 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost for the Core i5-11260H) may allow it to sustain higher throughput. The Xeon also edges out the Core i5-11260H in Geekbench single-core, but the 0.9% delta is small enough to be considered negligible in practical terms.

For users choosing between these two, the selection criterion is straightforward: if the primary workload is Cinebench-based rendering or similar CPU-bound tasks, the Core i5-11260H holds a consistent advantage. If the workload is better represented by Geekbench, especially the multi-core portion, the Xeon E-2276G offers a significant lead. The Core i5-11260H also carries a lower TDP of 35 watts versus the Xeon's 80 watts, which may be relevant in thermally constrained environments, though the Xeon's higher power envelope likely contributes to its Geekbench performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel architectural families. The Core i5-11260H is built on Tiger Lake, specifically the Tiger Lake-H variant, and uses a 10 nm process node. The Xeon E-2276G is based on Coffee Lake, specifically the Coffee Lake-S WS variant, and uses a 14 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel, but the process node difference is significant: the 10 nm Tiger Lake design allows for a smaller die size of 190 mm², while the 14 nm Coffee Lake die measures 154 mm². Despite the larger die, the Tiger Lake part integrates more cache per core: 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, compared to 64 KB of L1 and 256 KB of L2 per core on the Coffee Lake part. Both share the same 12 MB of L3 cache.

The memory subsystem differs as well. Both support DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, but the Core i5-11260H has a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Xeon E-2276G is rated at 42.7 GB/s. The Core i5-11260H also supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), whereas the Xeon E-2276G is limited to PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. This gives the Tiger Lake part a more modern I/O interface, which can matter for storage and expansion in systems designed around the mobile platform.

The integrated graphics differ as well: the Core i5-11260H uses UHD Graphics, while the Xeon E-2276G uses HD Graphics P630. The Xeon includes ECC memory support, which the Core i5-11260H lacks, making the Xeon more suitable for error-sensitive workstation or server deployments. The Xeon's market segment is listed as Server/Workstation, whereas the Core i5-11260H targets Mobile. The Core i5-11260H uses the Intel BGA 1787 socket, while the Xeon E-2276G uses Intel Socket 1151. The Xeon E-2276G is marked as End-of-life in production status, while the Core i5-11260H remains Active.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The base clock is 2.10 GHz on the Core i5-11260H versus 3.80 GHz on the Xeon E-2276G, and the boost clock is 4.40 GHz versus 4.90 GHz respectively. The TDP is 35 watts for the Core i5-11260H and 80 watts for the Xeon E-2276G. The process node is 10 nm for the Core i5-11260H and 14 nm for the Xeon E-2276G. Die size is 190 mm² versus 154 mm². L1 cache is 80 KB per core versus 64 KB per core, and L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core versus 256 KB per core. Memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s. PCIe support is Gen 4 with 20 lanes versus Gen 3 with 16 lanes. ECC memory support is false on the Core i5-11260H and true on the Xeon E-2276G. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics versus HD Graphics P630. The market segment is Mobile versus Server/Workstation. Production status is Active versus End-of-life. The release dates are 2021-05-10 for the Core i5-11260H and 2019-05-28 for the Xeon E-2276G. The launch MSRP for the Core i5-11260H is $250, and for the Xeon E-2276G it is $362.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-11260H has an average benchmark score of 3721, while the Intel Xeon E-2276G averages 3614. The Core i5-11260H also ranks in the 56th percentile of all CPUs, one point above the Xeon's 55th percentile.

Q: Does the Core i5-11260H win in every Cinebench test?

A: Yes. The Core i5-11260H wins all six Cinebench comparisons: R15 multi-core (1300 vs 1205), R15 single-core (183 vs 169), R20 multi-core (5420 vs 5021), R20 single-core (764 vs 708), R23 multi-core (12905 vs 11957), and R23 single-core (1821 vs 1688). The deltas range from 7.9% to 8.3%.

Q: Where does the Xeon E-2276G outperform the Core i5-11260H?

A: The Xeon E-2276G wins in Geekbench multi-core with 6551 versus 5780, an 11.8% margin, and in Geekbench single-core with 1610 versus 1595, a 0.9% margin. These are the only two benchmark comparisons where the Xeon comes out ahead.

Q: What are the cache differences between the two processors?

A: Both have 12 MB of shared L3 cache. However, the Core i5-11260H has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, while the Xeon E-2276G has 64 KB of L1 per core and 256 KB of L2 per core.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Xeon E-2276G supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i5-11260H does not. This makes the Xeon more appropriate for workloads requiring error-correcting memory.

Q: What are the production statuses of these two chips?

A: The Intel Core i5-11260H is listed as Active, while the Intel Xeon E-2276G is listed as End-of-life. The Core i5-11260H also has a later release date of 2021-05-10 compared to the Xeon's 2019-05-28.