Intel Core i5-11320H vs Intel Xeon E-2324G Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-11320H is the clear winner in the benchmark database's recorded head-to-head matchups, taking 7 of 8 tests. Its biggest advantage appears in Geekbench multicore, where it scores 5620 against the Xeon's 5257, a 6.9% lead. Across all Cinebench iterations, the i5-11320H consistently outperforms the Xeon E-2324G by roughly 4% in both single-core and multicore workloads.

The Intel Xeon E-2324G has one decisive victory: Geekbench single-core. It scores 2059 versus the i5-11320H's 1592, a 22.7% advantage. This is the largest delta in either direction across the entire comparison. If your workload is heavily dependent on single-threaded performance as measured by Geekbench, the Xeon is the stronger choice.

For everything else, the i5-11320H takes the lead. The Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 suites all favor the mobile chip, with multicore deltas of 4.2%, 4.1%, and 4.1% respectively, and single-core deltas of 4.0%, 4.2%, and 4.1%. The i5 also wins Geekbench multicore by a wider margin than any Cinebench test, suggesting its thread scheduling or memory handling gives it an edge in that particular benchmark.

In practical terms, the i5-11320H is the better all-around performer for multithreaded rendering, encoding, and general productivity. The Xeon's single Geekbench single-core win is notable but isolated; it does not translate into Cinebench single-core superiority, where the i5 still leads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design families. The i5-11320H uses the Tiger Lake architecture on a 10 nm process, while the Xeon E-2324G is built on Rocket Lake with a 14 nm process. The die sizes reflect this: the i5 measures 146.1 mm², while the Xeon is substantially larger at 276 mm².

Both chips have 4 physical cores, but the i5-11320H supports 8 threads via Hyper-Threading, while the Xeon E-2324G has 4 threads total. This likely explains the i5's multicore advantages in Cinebench and Geekbench, despite the Xeon's higher base and boost clocks. The i5 runs at 2.50 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost, while the Xeon runs at 3.10 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost.

Cache configurations differ notably. Both share 8 MB of L3 cache, and both have 80 KB of L1 per core. However, the i5 packs 1.25 MB of L2 per core, while the Xeon has only 512 KB per core. This larger L2 cache on the i5 may contribute to its benchmark wins in memory-sensitive tests.

Memory support is similar: both use DDR4, dual-channel, with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Xeon adds ECC memory support, which the i5 lacks. Both support PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ: the i5 has Iris XE 96EU, while the Xeon has UHD Graphics P750.

The Xeon is a server/workstation part on Intel Socket 1200, while the i5 is a mobile chip on Intel BGA 1449. The Xeon has a 65 W TDP, more than double the i5's 28 W. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Cinebench R15 multicore: the i5-11320H scores 923 versus the Xeon's 886, a 4.2% lead. Single-core is closer: 130 versus 125, a 4.0% edge for the i5.

Cinebench R20 follows the same pattern. The i5 scores 3846 multicore and 543 single-core; the Xeon scores 3694 and 521. The deltas are 4.1% and 4.2% respectively, both favoring the i5.

Cinebench R23 reinforces the trend. The i5-11320H reaches 9158 multicore and 1293 single-core, while the Xeon E-2324G manages 8797 and 1242. The i5 leads by 4.1% in both tests.

Geekbench tells a split story. Multicore goes to the i5 with 5620 against 5257, a 6.9% margin. Single-core reverses completely: the Xeon scores 2059, blowing past the i5's 1592 by 22.7%. This is the only test where the Xeon wins, and it wins big.

The data suggests the i5-11320H's extra threads give it a consistent multicore advantage across all rendering workloads. The Xeon's single-core Geekbench dominance is striking, but it does not appear in Cinebench single-core tests, where the i5 still leads. This discrepancy may reflect different workload characteristics between the benchmark suites.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU is faster in multicore workloads?

A: The Intel Core i5-11320H wins all four multicore tests in the database. Its margins range from 4.1% in Cinebench R20 and R23 to 4.2% in R15 and 6.9% in Geekbench multicore.

Q: Does the Xeon E-2324G win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins Geekbench single-core with a score of 2059 against the i5's 1592, a 22.7% advantage. This is the only test where the Xeon outperforms the i5.

Q: Why does the i5-11320H lead in Cinebench single-core despite the Xeon's higher clocks?

A: The Xeon has a higher boost clock (4.60 GHz versus 4.50 GHz) and higher base clock (3.10 GHz versus 2.50 GHz), but the i5 still wins Cinebench single-core by 4.0% to 4.2%. The i5's larger L2 cache (1.25 MB per core versus 512 KB) and different architecture likely compensate for the clock disadvantage.

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: No. The Xeon E-2324G supports ECC memory, while the i5-11320H does not. This makes the Xeon the appropriate choice for error-sensitive server or workstation applications.

Q: What is the thread count difference?

A: Both have 4 cores, but the i5-11320H supports 8 threads, while the Xeon E-2324G supports 4 threads. This effectively doubles the i5's logical processing capacity.

Q: Which CPU has a smaller physical footprint?

A: The i5-11320H has a die size of 146.1 mm², while the Xeon E-2324G measures 276 mm². The i5 also uses a 10 nm process versus the Xeon's 14 nm node.

Specification Differences

• Threads: i5-11320H has 8; Xeon E-2324G has 4
• Base clock: 2.50 GHz versus 3.10 GHz
• Boost clock: 4.50 GHz versus 4.60 GHz
• TDP: 28 W versus 65 W
• Socket: BGA 1449 versus Socket 1200
• Architecture: Tiger Lake versus Rocket Lake
• Process node: 10 nm versus 14 nm
• Die size: 146.1 mm² versus 276 mm²
• L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core versus 512 KB per core
• ECC memory: No versus Yes
• Integrated graphics: Iris XE 96EU versus UHD Graphics P750
• Market segment: Mobile versus Server/Workstation
• Release date: 2021-06-20 versus 2021-09-07
• Launch MSRP: $309 versus $209
• Part number: SRKSK versus SRKN7

The Verdict

Choose the Intel Core i5-11320H for multithreaded workloads. It wins every Cinebench multicore test and Geekbench multicore, with margins between 4.1% and 6.9%. Its 8 threads versus the Xeon's 4 threads give it a clear throughput advantage. The i5 also wins every Cinebench single-core test, despite lower clock speeds. If you need a mobile processor for rendering, encoding, or heavy productivity, the data points squarely to the i5-11320H.

Choose the Intel Xeon E-2324G if your priority is Geekbench single-core performance, where it beats the i5 by a massive 22.7%. The Xeon also offers ECC memory support, which the i5 lacks. Its higher TDP of 65 W versus 28 W indicates it is designed for sustained server or workstation operation, not power-constrained mobile use. The Xeon's lower launch MSRP of $209 versus $309 makes it an economically distinct option, though the i5's benchmark performance is generally superior.

The overall average benchmark scores reflect the close competition: the i5-11320H averages 2888 against the Xeon's 2823. Both sit at the 51st percentile among all CPUs in the database. The i5 edges ahead in most tests, but the Xeon's single-core Geekbench result and ECC support give it a specific niche. For most users, the i5-11320H is the better all-around processor. For single-thread-sensitive server tasks with ECC requirements, the Xeon E-2324G is the justified pick.