Intel Xeon E-2286G vs Intel Xeon Silver 4116 Comparison

Intel Xeon Silver 4116 vs Intel Xeon E-2286G: the benchmark database shows a clean sweep in favor of the Silver 4116 across all six head-to-head Cinebench tests, with margins consistently around 8.6 to 8.9 percent. The Silver 4116 wins every multicore and singlecore test, while the E-2286G counters with a higher boost clock, integrated graphics, and a lower launch MSRP. Neither processor is a clear overall champion; each is built for a different workload profile, and the data supports that split clearly.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Silver 4116 leads in every recorded Cinebench comparison. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 1301 against the E-2286G’s 1198, a delta of 8.6 percent. The singlecore R15 result is similar: 183 versus 168, a delta of 8.9 percent. The pattern holds in R20, where the Silver 4116 posts 5421 multicore against 4993, again an 8.6 percent lead, and 765 singlecore versus 704, an 8.7 percent edge. The R23 results repeat the trend: 12908 versus 11889 in multicore, and 1822 versus 1678 in singlecore, both with an 8.6 percent delta.

The consistency of these margins is notable. Across all six tests, the Silver 4116’s advantage never dips below 8.6 percent and never exceeds 8.9 percent. This uniformity suggests the Silver 4116’s higher core count (12 versus 6) and thread count (24 versus 12) provide a structural advantage that translates to both multithreaded and single-threaded workloads. Even in singlecore tests, where the E-2286G’s 4.90 GHz boost clock should help, the Silver 4116 still wins by nearly nine percent. That outcome indicates that the Silver 4116’s per-core efficiency, despite a lower 3.00 GHz boost, outpaces the E-2286G’s raw clock speed in Cinebench’s single-threaded workload.

The E-2286G has no wins in the head-to-head table. Its only counterpoints come from different benchmark categories not shared in the head-to-head list. In Geekbench, the E-2286G scores 6651 multicore and 1598 singlecore, but the Silver 4116 has no Geekbench record in the database, so no direct comparison is possible. The E-2286G’s average benchmark score is 3610, against the Silver 4116’s 3733, a gap of about 3.3 percent. That average difference is smaller than the Cinebench deltas, because the E-2286G’s Geekbench results pull its average up relative to its Cinebench performance.

Looking at the broader rival context, both processors sit in similar percentile ranks. The Silver 4116 is at the 56th percentile of all CPUs, while the E-2286G is at the 55th. Their nearest rivals confirm they occupy a similar performance tier. The Silver 4116’s closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE, has an average score of 3732, just 0.1 percent lower. The Intel Core i5-11600T scores 3742, 0.2 percent higher, and the Intel Xeon E-2434 scores 3709, 0.7 percent lower. For the E-2286G, the nearest rival is the Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 at 3608, a 0.1 percent gap, followed by the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 at 3613 (0.1 percent higher) and the Intel Xeon E-2276G at 3614 (0.1 percent higher). These tight deltas show that both CPUs are squarely mid-pack in their respective performance classes.

The Verdict

The data points to two different buying decisions. If the workload is heavily multithreaded, such as rendering, virtualization, or database processing, the Silver 4116 is the stronger choice. Its six-win sweep in Cinebench, with deltas from 8.6 to 8.9 percent, gives it a clear edge in sustained parallel compute. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration provides double the threads of the E-2286G, and the benchmark results confirm that this translates into real performance gains.

If the workload leans toward single-threaded responsiveness or requires integrated graphics, the E-2286G has a different appeal, but the benchmark data does not support it as a faster CPU. Even in singlecore tests, the Silver 4116 wins by 8.6 to 8.9 percent. The E-2286G’s 4.90 GHz boost clock does not overcome the Silver 4116’s architecture in Cinebench. The E-2286G’s only measurable advantages are its integrated HD Graphics P630, its lower launch MSRP of $450, and its smaller die size of 154 mm². None of those appear in the benchmark scores.

The average benchmark score reinforces the Silver 4116’s overall lead: 3733 versus 3610, a 3.4 percent gap. The percentile ranks are nearly identical, 56 versus 55, which means the two CPUs are in the same performance neighborhood, but the Silver 4116 consistently lands higher in Cinebench. The verdict from the database is straightforward: the Silver 4116 is the faster processor in the workloads tested, and the E-2286G is the more feature-rich alternative for systems that need integrated graphics or a smaller platform footprint.

Where Each One Wins

The Silver 4116 wins every benchmark category that the database records for both CPUs. That includes all three versions of Cinebench (R15, R20, R23) in both multicore and singlecore modes. The wins range from 8.6 percent to 8.9 percent, with no test where the E-2286G comes closer. For users running Cinebench-like workloads, including 3D rendering and CPU-bound simulation, the Silver 4116 is the clear pick.

The E-2286G wins in areas that are not benchmark scores. It has integrated graphics, the HD Graphics P630, which the Silver 4116 lacks entirely. It also has a smaller die size, 154 mm², and a lower launch MSRP of $450, though the Silver 4116 has no recorded launch price. The E-2286G runs on the Intel Socket 1151 platform, which is more common in mainstream motherboards, while the Silver 4116 uses the server-oriented Intel Socket 3647. The E-2286G also has a higher base clock of 4.00 GHz and a higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz, compared to the Silver 4116’s 2.10 GHz and 3.00 GHz, but those clock advantages do not produce a single benchmark win.

In practical terms, the E-2286G is better suited for a workstation that needs a display output without a discrete GPU, or for a system where the smaller LGA1151 socket fits an existing motherboard. The Silver 4116 is better for server racks and compute nodes where the extra cores and threads matter more than integrated graphics or platform compatibility.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU is faster in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Xeon Silver 4116 scores 12908, while the Intel Xeon E-2286G scores 11889, giving the Silver 4116 an 8.6 percent lead.

Q: Does the E-2286G beat the Silver 4116 in any Cinebench test?

A: No. Across all six head-to-head Cinebench tests (R15, R20, R23, each in multicore and singlecore), the Silver 4116 wins every one, with deltas ranging from 8.6 percent to 8.9 percent.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The Silver 4116 has an average benchmark score of 3733, while the E-2286G averages 3610, a gap of 123 points, or about 3.4 percent.

Q: Which CPU has integrated graphics?

A: Only the Intel Xeon E-2286G has integrated graphics, specifically the HD Graphics P630. The Silver 4116 has no integrated graphics listed.

Q: How do their core counts compare?

A: The Silver 4116 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the E-2286G has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the E-2286G?

A: The launch MSRP is $450. The Silver 4116 has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel architectures. The Silver 4116 is built on Skylake-SP, the server platform variant of Skylake, and is part of the Xeon Silver generation. The E-2286G uses Coffee Lake, specifically the Coffee Lake-S WS variant, and belongs to the Xeon E-2200 series. Both are fabricated on Intel’s 14 nm process, and both are produced by Intel.

The core and cache layouts differ substantially. The Silver 4116 has 12 cores and 24 threads, with a shared 16.5 MB L3 cache. Each core has 64 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 cache. The E-2286G has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a smaller 12 MB shared L3 cache. Each core has 64 KB of L1 but only 256 KB of L2, which is a quarter of the Silver 4116’s per-core L2. The Silver 4116’s transistor count is listed at 8,000 million, while the E-2286G has no transistor figure but a die size of 154 mm².

Memory support is DDR4 for both, and both support ECC memory. The Silver 4116 does not list a memory bus or bandwidth. The E-2286G has a dual-channel memory bus with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The E-2286G also lists PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Silver 4116 has no PCIe field recorded. The E-2286G includes integrated HD Graphics P630, which the Silver 4116 lacks.

The sockets are not interchangeable. The Silver 4116 uses Intel Socket 3647, a server platform socket. The E-2286G uses Intel Socket 1151, a mainstream desktop socket. This difference dictates the motherboard and platform choice. The Silver 4116 was released on 2017-07-10, while the E-2286G came later on 2019-05-28. The E-2286G is marked as end-of-life in production status, while the Silver 4116 has no production status listed.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ on several recorded specifications. The Silver 4116 has 12 cores and 24 threads; the E-2286G has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz versus 4.00 GHz, and boost clocks are 3.00 GHz versus 4.90 GHz, both favoring the E-2286G. Thermal design power is 85 W for the Silver 4116 and 95 W for the E-2286G.

Sockets differ: Intel Socket 3647 for the Silver 4116, Intel Socket 1151 for the E-2286G. The L2 cache per core is 1 MB for the Silver 4116 versus 256 KB for the E-2286G. The shared L3 cache is 16.5 MB versus 12 MB. The E-2286G lists a die size of 154 mm², while the Silver 4116 has no die size recorded. The E-2286G also lists a memory bus (dual-channel) and bandwidth (42.7 GB/s), plus PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes and integrated HD Graphics P630; none of those fields are present for the Silver 4116.

The E-2286G has a launch MSRP of $450; the Silver 4116 has none. The E-2286G is part of the Xeon E-2200 series and is marked end-of-life. The Silver 4116 has no series name and no production status. The E-2286G’s part number is SRF7C, while the Silver 4116’s is SR3HQBX806734116CD8067303567200. Both are multiplier-unlocked false, meaning neither supports user overclocking.