CPU Comparison

The Intel Xeon E-2386G and Intel Core i5-1350P are benchmark twins separated by a fraction of a percentage point, yet they are architecturally distinct processors aimed at completely different deployment scenarios. The data shows the Xeon E-2386G wins all six head-to-head Cinebench tests, but every victory is marginal, with deltas ranging from 0.4% to 0.5%. The Core i5-1350P counters with a 12-core, 16-thread configuration on a 10 nm process, while the Xeon uses a 6-core, 12-thread design on 14 nm. The Xeon E-2386G posts an average benchmark score of 4799 against the i5-1350P’s 4776, a 0.5% gap that places both at the 59th percentile of all CPUs. The real differentiators are platform-level: the Xeon supports ECC memory, targets server/workstation use, and draws 95W, while the i5-1350P is a 28W mobile part with Iris Xe graphics and no ECC. Choose the Xeon for reliability-focused workstation builds; choose the i5-1350P for power-constrained mobile systems.

Where Each One Wins

The Xeon E-2386G wins everywhere in raw Cinebench scores, but the margins are so thin that the victory is essentially symbolic. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 16592 versus the i5-1350P’s 16514, a 0.5% lead; in single-core, it posts 2342 versus 2331, another 0.5% edge. The pattern repeats across R15 and R20: the Xeon leads by 0.5% in R15 multi-core (1672 vs 1664), 0.4% in R15 single-core (235 vs 234), 0.5% in R20 multi-core (6968 vs 6935), and 0.4% in R20 single-core (983 vs 979). For practical purposes, these two CPUs are performance equals in Cinebench workloads.

The decisive wins come from platform attributes, not benchmark scores. The Xeon E-2386G supports ECC memory, a feature the i5-1350P lacks entirely. That makes the Xeon the only choice for error-correcting memory in data-integrity-sensitive workloads. The Xeon also operates on the Intel Socket 1200 platform with a 95W TDP, while the i5-1350P uses the BGA 1744 socket with a 28W TDP. The i5-1350P wins on power efficiency and mobility, it is a mobile segment part, whereas the Xeon is explicitly marketed for server/workstation use. The i5-1350P also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Xeon is limited to DDR4. For integrated graphics, the i5-1350P’s Iris Xe Graphics 80EU is a more modern implementation than the Xeon’s UHD Graphics P750, though neither is a gaming-class solution.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has higher multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2386G scores 16592 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, edging out the Intel Core i5-1350P’s 16514 by 0.5%. This is the largest multi-core delta in the head-to-head results.

Q: Do these CPUs support ECC memory?

A: Only the Intel Xeon E-2386G supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-1350P does not support ECC at all, making the Xeon the sole option for error-correcting memory workloads.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2386G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i5-1350P has 12 cores and 16 threads, despite scoring nearly identically in Cinebench.

Q: Which processor is intended for mobile use?

A: The Intel Core i5-1350P is explicitly listed as a mobile segment part with a 28W TDP and BGA 1744 socket. The Intel Xeon E-2386G targets server/workstation use with a 95W TDP and Socket 1200.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2386G averages 4799 across all benchmarks, while the Intel Core i5-1350P averages 4776. The Xeon is 0.5% ahead, and both sit at the 59th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2386G supports only DDR4. The Intel Core i5-1350P supports both DDR4 and DDR5, giving it a memory flexibility advantage.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are a clean sweep for the Intel Xeon E-2386G, but the scores tell a story of near-identical performance. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Xeon scores 1672 against the i5-1350P’s 1664, a 0.5% lead. Single-core R15 shows 235 versus 234, a 0.4% margin. Moving to R20, the Xeon posts 6968 in multi-core versus 6935, again 0.5% ahead; single-core R20 is 983 versus 979, a 0.4% edge. The R23 results mirror this: 16592 versus 16514 in multi-core (0.5%) and 2342 versus 2331 in single-core (0.5%). Across all six tests, the Xeon wins by less than a single percentage point, with the widest gap being 0.5% and the narrowest 0.4%.

The average benchmark score reinforces this parity. The Xeon E-2386G averages 4799, while the i5-1350P averages 4776, a 0.5% difference that places both at the 59th percentile. The nearest rivals list confirms the overall competitive field: the Xeon’s closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X at 4807 (-0.2% from the Xeon), while the i5-1350P’s closest rival is the Intel Xeon W-1290E at 4775 (0% difference). The two CPUs themselves are separated by 0.5% in average score, with the Xeon ahead.

These numbers indicate that in pure Cinebench rendering, neither processor offers a meaningful advantage over the other. The 0.4-0.5% deltas are within run-to-run variance for most workloads. The verdict from the benchmark data is clear: performance is a tie, and the choice must be made on other factors.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge sharply on core counts and clocks. The Intel Xeon E-2386G has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core i5-1350P has 12 cores and 16 threads, but a base clock of 1900.00 MHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Xeon’s higher clocks compensate for its lower core count, resulting in near-equal Cinebench scores. The TDP difference is substantial: the Xeon draws 95W, while the i5-1350P is rated at 28W, a 3.4x gap that favors the mobile part for thermal-constrained designs.

Socket and platform differ completely. The Xeon uses Intel Socket 1200, while the i5-1350P uses BGA 1744. The Xeon is a server/workstation part; the i5-1350P is a mobile part. Memory support differs: the Xeon supports only DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the i5-1350P supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, though no bandwidth figure is listed. ECC memory is present on the Xeon but absent on the i5-1350P. Both have PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, but the integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics P750 on the Xeon versus Iris Xe Graphics 80EU on the i5-1350P.

The launch MSRP is $450 for the Xeon and $320 for the i5-1350P. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Xeon’s die size is 276 mm², while the i5-1350P’s die size is not listed. The Xeon was released on 2021-09-07, the i5-1350P on 2023-01-03. Both are Active production status.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is fundamental. The Intel Xeon E-2386G is built on Rocket Lake-E, a 14 nm process from Intel, with a die size of 276 mm². Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core i5-1350P uses Raptor Lake-P, a 10 nm process, with no die size listed. Its cache is 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The L2 cache is four times larger per core on the i5-1350P, which likely helps compensate for its lower clock speeds.

The Xeon E-2386G is part of the Xeon E-2300 series, generation "Xeon E (Rocket Lake-E)", while the i5-1350P belongs to the Core i5 generation "Raptor Lake-P". The Xeon’s 14 nm process is older than the i5-1350P’s 10 nm process, yet the Xeon achieves higher boost clocks (5.10 GHz vs 4.70 GHz) and comparable scores. Both are manufactured by Intel, but the process node difference explains the TDP disparity: the 10 nm mobile part runs at 28W, while the 14 nm server part runs at 95W.

Neither processor has a 3D V-Cache, and transistor counts are not listed for either. The i5-1350P’s larger L2 per core (2 MB vs 512 KB) is the most notable architectural advantage, but it does not translate into a Cinebench win. The Xeon’s higher boost clock appears to be the equalizer, allowing a 6-core part to match a 12-core part in multi-threaded rendering.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split decision based on workload and platform requirements. For ECC memory support, the Intel Xeon E-2386G is the only option, the i5-1350P lacks this feature entirely, making the Xeon mandatory for error-correcting memory in server or workstation builds. The Xeon also wins every Cinebench benchmark, albeit by 0.4-0.5%, so it is technically the faster processor in this test suite. Its 95W TDP and Socket 1200 platform suit desktop workstation environments where power is not a constraint.

For mobile or power-sensitive applications, the Intel Core i5-1350P is the only viable choice, it is a mobile segment part with a 28W TDP and BGA 1744 socket, while the Xeon is a server/workstation part. The i5-1350P also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering more flexibility for future upgrades, and its 12-core, 16-thread configuration provides headroom for multi-threaded tasks beyond Cinebench, even if it does not win here. The 10 nm process node indicates a more modern design, and the Iris Xe Graphics 80EU is a newer integrated graphics solution than the UHD Graphics P750.

The average benchmark scores are nearly identical: 4799 for the Xeon versus 4776 for the i5-1350P, both at the 59th percentile. Neither CPU is a performance leader in its class, the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X sits above both with a 4807 average score, and the Intel Xeon W-1290E matches the i5-1350P at 4775. The launch MSRP is $450 for the Xeon and $320 for the i5-1350P, but the data does not indicate a price-performance winner; it indicates a feature-set winner. Pick the Xeon for ECC and workstation reliability. Pick the i5-1350P for mobile deployment and lower power draw. In pure Cinebench terms, the choice is a coin flip, with the Xeon holding a statistical edge that will rarely matter in practice.