Intel Xeon E-2286M vs Intel Xeon E-2336 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits cleanly along workload type, and the Intel Xeon E-2336 sweeps every recorded test. In the six Cinebench comparisons between the two processors, the E-2336 wins all six, including both multicore and singlecore variants of R15, R20, and R23. That is a clean 6-0 result, with no test going to the E-2286M. The margins are consistent, ranging from 7.1% to 7.3% across the board, which suggests the advantage is structural rather than workload-specific.

The E-2336 is the choice for heavily threaded rendering tasks. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13777 versus 12848 for the E-2286M gives it a 7.2% lead in the most demanding of the three render tests. Similarly, in Cinebench R20 multicore, the E-2336 posts 5786 against 5396, again a 7.2% margin. The R15 multicore result repeats the pattern: 1388 versus 1295, a 7.2% gap. For anyone running CPU-bound render farms or batch workloads, the E-2336 is the clear performer.

Singlecore performance also favors the E-2336, which matters for lightly threaded tasks like legacy software, scripting, or interactive workflows. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, the E-2336 scores 1945 versus 1813, a 7.3% advantage. R20 singlecore shows 816 versus 761, a 7.2% lead, and R15 singlecore comes in at 195 versus 182, a 7.1% margin. The E-2286M does have a higher boost clock, but the recorded data shows the E-2336 still wins every singlecore test.

The E-2286M does offer integrated graphics with UHD Graphics P630, which the E-2336 lacks entirely. That means the E-2286M can drive a display without a discrete GPU, a meaningful feature for compact workstations or remote management setups. However, in raw CPU compute, the E-2286M trails in every benchmark. Its only other distinction is a lower 45 W TDP, but the data shows no performance benefit from that efficiency figure.

For the average benchmark score across all tests, the E-2336 sits at 3985, placing it in the 57th percentile of all CPUs. The E-2286M averages 3822, in the 56th percentile. The E-2336 also carries a higher average score than its closest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G at 3977 and the Intel Core i7-6900K at 3970. The E-2286M, by contrast, sits just above the AMD Ryzen 9 4900H at 3820 and the Intel Core i7-8086K at 3800, but below the Intel Core i7-11700T at 3864.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel architectures and target different physical platforms. The E-2336 is a Rocket Lake-E part from the Xeon E-2300 series, built on Intel's 14 nm process and using the LGA 1200 socket. The E-2286M is a Coffee Lake-H part from the Xeon E-2200 series, also on 14 nm, but it uses the BGA 1440 socket, meaning it is soldered to the board rather than socketed. The die size differs too: the E-2336 measures 276 mm², while the E-2286M is smaller at 180 mm².

Core counts are not equal. The E-2336 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the E-2286M has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite having two fewer cores, the E-2336 still wins all multicore benchmarks, which points to a significant per-core efficiency advantage from the newer architecture. The E-2336 also has a higher base clock at 2.90 GHz versus 2.40 GHz, although the E-2286M has a higher boost clock at 5.00 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. The recorded singlecore scores show the E-2336's advantage despite the E-2286M's higher boost ceiling.

Cache hierarchies differ as well. The E-2336 provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The E-2286M offers 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The E-2336 has more L2 per core, but the E-2286M has more total L3. Memory bandwidth also favors the E-2336 at 51.2 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s, though both support DDR4 on a dual-channel memory bus. Both support ECC memory, which is expected for server or workstation parts.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The E-2336 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the E-2286M supports PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. That gives the E-2336 both a newer PCIe standard and more lanes, which matters for high-bandwidth storage or GPU expansion. The E-2286M counters with integrated UHD Graphics P630; the E-2336 has no integrated graphics at all, so it requires a discrete GPU for display output.

Production status also separates the two. The E-2336 is listed as Active, while the E-2286M is End-of-life. The E-2336 launched on September 7, 2021, whereas the E-2286M launched on May 28, 2019. Both have locked multipliers, so neither supports overclocking. The E-2336's launch MSRP is $284. Both are marketed for the Server/Workstation segment, and both are fabricated by Intel on its own 14 nm process.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are remarkably uniform. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the E-2336 scores 1388 against 1295 for the E-2286M, a 7.2% win. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, the E-2336 scores 195 against 182, a 7.1% win. The R20 multicore test shows 5786 versus 5396, again 7.2%. R20 singlecore shows 816 versus 761, also 7.2%. R23 multicore shows 13777 versus 12848, a 7.2% margin, and R23 singlecore shows 1945 versus 1813, the largest relative win at 7.3%.

The consistency of these deltas is notable. Across six different workloads, the E-2336 never wins by less than 7.1% and never by more than 7.3%. This suggests the performance gap is tied to the architectural and clock differences rather than to any specific benchmark behavior. The E-2286M's additional two cores and 16 MB of L3 cache do not offset the E-2336's higher base clock, larger per-core L1 and L2, faster memory bandwidth, and newer core design.

The singlecore results are especially telling because the E-2286M has a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Despite that spec advantage, the E-2336 wins singlecore tests by 7.1% to 7.3%. That gap indicates the E-2336's core efficiency is substantially better, likely due to the newer Rocket Lake architecture. The E-2286M's Coffee Lake cores, even at a higher boost frequency, cannot match the throughput of the E-2336 cores.

The multicore results are equally decisive. With only 6 cores versus 8, the E-2336 still produces higher multicore scores. The per-core advantage carries the day. The E-2336's 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth versus 42.7 GB/s for the E-2286M likely helps in multicore workloads that are sensitive to memory throughput. The E-2336 also has a higher base clock, which matters for sustained all-core loads where boost clocks may not hold indefinitely.

The E-2286M does have one benchmark category not recorded for the E-2336: Geekbench. It scores 6746 in Geekbench multicore and 1537 in Geekbench singlecore. However, since the E-2336 has no Geekbench entry in the database, there is no direct head-to-head comparison available for that test suite. The Cinebench results remain the only directly comparable data points, and they all favor the E-2336.

The Verdict

The Intel Xeon E-2336 is the stronger processor in every recorded benchmark. It wins all six Cinebench tests with margins between 7.1% and 7.3%, and it does so despite having fewer cores and threads than the E-2286M. For rendering, compilation, or any workload that scales across cores, the E-2336 delivers more throughput. For single-threaded tasks, it also leads, even though the E-2286M lists a higher boost clock. The E-2336 also offers PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, faster memory bandwidth at 51.2 GB/s, a newer architecture, and an Active production status.

The E-2286M is not without its own advantages. It has integrated UHD Graphics P630, so it can operate without a discrete GPU, which the E-2336 cannot. It also has a lower 45 W TDP and more total L3 cache at 16 MB. It is soldered via BGA 1440, which may suit embedded or compact designs. Its Geekbench scores, though not directly comparable, show respectable performance at 6746 multicore and 1537 singlecore.

The choice depends on the platform and graphics requirements. If the system can accommodate a discrete GPU and uses a socketed LGA 1200 board, the E-2336 is the better performer by every measured metric. If the design requires integrated graphics or a BGA form factor, the E-2286M is the only option between these two, but it will deliver measurably lower Cinebench scores. The E-2336 also carries a lower launch MSRP of $284. The E-2286M is end-of-life, while the E-2336 remains active, which matters for long-term availability and system servicing.

The database places the E-2336 in the 57th percentile of all CPUs and the E-2286M in the 56th percentile. The 3985 average benchmark score for the E-2336 versus 3822 for the E-2286M reflects the same ordering. For anyone choosing between these two specific parts, the data is unambiguous: the E-2336 wins on performance across every comparable workload.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multicore performance?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2336 wins every multicore Cinebench test. It scores 13777 in R23 multicore versus 12848 for the E-2286M, a 7.2% advantage, and similarly leads in R20 and R15 multicore by 7.2%.

Q: Does the E-2286M have any performance advantage?

A: No. The E-2286M loses all six head-to-head Cinebench tests. It does have integrated UHD Graphics P630, which the E-2336 lacks, and a lower 45 W TDP, but its CPU benchmark scores are lower in every comparable test.

Q: How do their core counts and clocks compare?

A: The E-2336 has 6 cores and 12 threads with a 2.90 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost. The E-2286M has 8 cores and 16 threads with a 2.40 GHz base clock and 5.00 GHz boost. Despite the E-2286M's extra cores and higher boost, the E-2336 wins all benchmarks.

Q: What are the platform differences?

A: The E-2336 uses Intel Socket 1200 and supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The E-2286M uses Intel BGA 1440 and supports PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. The E-2336 has 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth versus 42.7 GB/s for the E-2286M.

Q: Do both support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the E-2336 and the E-2286M support ECC memory, and both use dual-channel DDR4.

Q: What is the production status of each chip?

A: The E-2336 is listed as Active, while the E-2286M is End-of-life. The E-2336 launched on September 7, 2021, and the E-2286M launched on May 28, 2019.