Intel Xeon E-2276G vs Intel Xeon Silver 4116 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data paints a remarkably consistent picture across all six recorded Cinebench tests: the Intel Xeon Silver 4116 wins every single head-to-head matchup, with the margin hovering near 8 percent. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Silver 4116 scores 1301 against the E-2276G's 1205, a delta of 8 percent. The single-core R15 test shows a similar story, 183 versus 169, an 8.3 percent edge for the Silver 4116. This pattern repeats exactly in R20: multicore 5421 against 5021 (8 percent), and single-core 765 against 708 (8.1 percent). The R23 results close out the sweep with multicore 12908 versus 11957 (8 percent) and single-core 1822 versus 1688 (7.9 percent). There is no test in the database where the E-2276G pulls ahead.

What makes this sweep notable is the hardware profile behind it. The E-2276G carries a 3.80 GHz base clock and a 4.90 GHz boost clock, figures that tower over the Silver 4116's 2.10 GHz base and 3.00 GHz boost. Yet the recorded scores show the lower-clocked chip winning consistently. The Silver 4116's 12 cores and 24 threads double the E-2276G's 6 cores and 12 threads, and the data suggests that thread count and shared cache outweigh raw clock speed in these workloads. The single-core results are the more surprising part: despite a 1.90 GHz disadvantage in boost clock, the Silver 4116 still edges ahead by roughly 8 percent in every single-core test. That implies architectural efficiency differences between Skylake-SP and Coffee Lake, not just core count, play a role.

Looking at the broader database context, the Silver 4116 sits at the 56th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 3733. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE, scores 3732, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core i5-11600T trails by 0.2 percent, while the Intel Core i5-11260H leads by 0.3 percent. The E-2276G occupies the 55th percentile with an average score of 3614, placing it just behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 (3613, delta 0 percent) and the Intel Xeon E-2286G (3610, delta 0.1 percent). So while the head-to-head sweep is decisive, both processors sit in the same general performance tier relative to the wider CPU landscape.

Architecture Differences

The two Xeons come from different architectural lineages. The Silver 4116 uses Skylake-SP, built on a 14 nm process with 8,000 million transistors. The E-2276G uses Coffee Lake-S WS, also on 14 nm, with a die size of 154 mm². Both support DDR4 memory and ECC, but the similarities end there.

Core and cache layouts diverge sharply. The Silver 4116 offers 12 cores and 24 threads, with per-core L1 cache of 64 KB, per-core L2 of 1 MB, and a shared L3 of 16.5 MB. The E-2276G halves the core count to 6 and threads to 12, uses 64 KB L1 per core, but drops L2 to 256 KB per core and shared L3 to 12 MB. The Silver 4116's L3 advantage of 4.5 MB, combined with double the cores, likely explains its multicore lead. The E-2276G compensates with much higher clocks, but the recorded scores indicate that compensation is insufficient in Cinebench workloads.

Socket and platform differ completely. The Silver 4116 uses Intel Socket 3647, the server platform for Skylake-SP, while the E-2276G uses Intel Socket 1151, the mainstream desktop socket. The E-2276G includes integrated HD Graphics P630, while the Silver 4116 has no integrated graphics listed. The E-2276G also specifies PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, dual-channel memory with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth; the Silver 4116 lists no PCIe or memory bus details in the database. The E-2276G carries a launch MSRP of $362 and is marked end-of-life, while the Silver 4116 has no launch MSRP recorded.

Process node is identical at 14 nm for both, and both come from Intel's foundry. The E-2276G's smaller die and lack of a transistor count in the database suggest a less complex physical design, but architectural differences, not just size, drive the benchmark outcomes.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multicore performance?

A: The Intel Xeon Silver 4116 wins every multicore test in the database. In Cinebench R15 it scores 1301 against 1205, in R20 5421 against 5021, and in R23 12908 against 11957, each an 8 percent advantage.

Q: Does the E-2276G's much higher clock speed give it an edge in single-core workloads?

A: No. Despite a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost of 4.90 GHz versus the Silver 4116's 2.10 GHz base and 3.00 GHz boost, the Silver 4116 wins all three single-core Cinebench tests by roughly 8 percent: R15 183 versus 169, R20 765 versus 708, and R23 1822 versus 1688.

Q: How do these processors compare to their nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Silver 4116 has an average benchmark score of 3733, placing it at the 56th percentile, with its closest rival being the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE at 3732. The E-2276G averages 3614, at the 55th percentile, with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 at 3613 as its nearest match.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Silver 4116 and the E-2276G support ECC memory, and both support DDR4. The E-2276G additionally specifies dual-channel memory with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the core and thread differences?

A: The Silver 4116 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the E-2276G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Silver 4116 also has a larger shared L3 cache at 16.5 MB versus 12 MB.

Q: Does the E-2276G have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the E-2276G includes HD Graphics P630. The Silver 4116 has no integrated graphics listed in the database.

The Verdict

The database records a clean sweep for the Intel Xeon Silver 4116 across all six head-to-head Cinebench tests. Every delta falls between 7.9 percent and 8.3 percent, favoring the Silver 4116 in both multicore and single-core workloads. For tasks that mirror Cinebench's rendering and compute patterns, the Silver 4116 is the stronger choice on raw performance.

The E-2276G is not without its own context. It offers integrated HD Graphics P630, which the Silver 4116 lacks entirely, making it a plausible pick for systems that need a display output or GPU-adjacent functionality without a discrete card. It also specifies PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes and dual-channel DDR4 with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth, details absent for the Silver 4116. Its launch MSRP was $362, and it is marked end-of-life.

Yet for pure CPU compute, the data points decisively to the Silver 4116. Its 56th percentile placement and average score of 3733 exceed the E-2276G's 55th percentile and 3614 average. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration with 16.5 MB L3 cache delivers consistent wins, and even in single-core tests where the E-2276G's clock advantage should shine, the Silver 4116 still leads. Buyers prioritizing compute throughput and already committed to Socket 3647 platforms should favor the Silver 4116. Those needing integrated graphics or a mainstream Socket 1151 platform may prefer the E-2276G, accepting its lower benchmark scores.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Xeon Silver 4116 | Intel Xeon E-2276G |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 12 | 6 |

| Threads | 24 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.10 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.00 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 85 W | 80 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 3647 | Intel Socket 1151 |

| Architecture | Skylake | Coffee Lake |

| Codename | Skylake-SP | Coffee Lake-S WS |

| Generation | Xeon Silver (Skylake-SP) | Xeon E (Coffee Lake) |

| Transistors | 8,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 154 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16.5 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bus | Not recorded | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 42.7 GB/s |

| PCIe | Not recorded | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | None | HD Graphics P630 |

| Release Date | 2017-07-10 | 2019-05-28 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $362 |

| Production Status | Not recorded | End-of-life |

| Part Number | SR3HQBX806734116CD8067303567200 | SR3WS |

Where Each One Wins

The Silver 4116 wins in every recorded benchmark category. Multicore workloads show the largest practical impact: rendering tasks in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 all favor it by 8 percent. The 12-core, 24-thread layout with 16.5 MB shared L3 makes it suited for heavily threaded server and workstation workloads like compilation, batch rendering, or virtualization, where the extra cores translate directly into throughput. Its 85 W TDP is only 5 W higher than the E-2276G's 80 W, a modest power cost for double the core count.

The E-2276G's wins are not in benchmarks but in platform features. It brings integrated HD Graphics P630, enabling headless or light graphical output without an add-in card. It specifies PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes and dual-channel memory with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth, concrete platform details that may matter for system integrators. Its 3.80 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost clocks remain the highest in this comparison, even though the recorded scores do not translate that clock advantage into Cinebench victories. For workloads not represented in this database, such as lightly threaded latency-sensitive tasks that favor raw clock speed, the E-2276G's higher frequencies could still be relevant, though the data here does not confirm any such win.

The overall split is clear: compute-heavy, multi-threaded environments favor the Silver 4116, while the E-2276G appeals to Socket 1151 builds needing integrated graphics and a lower core count with a higher clock ceiling. The recorded benchmarks, however, give the Silver 4116 the decisive performance edge in every measured scenario.