Intel Xeon E-2436

The Intel Xeon E-2436 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor in the Intel Xeon E (Raptor Lake) generation, aimed at the Server/Workstation market segment. It was released on 2023-12-13, remains in active production, and has a launch MSRP of $331. Built on the Raptor Lake-S architecture at Intel's 10 nm process, the chip runs at a 2.90 GHz base clock and a 5.00 GHz boost clock. Its average benchmark score is 28536, placing it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Platform and Compatibility

The E-2436 uses Intel Socket 1700, the platform anchor for this Xeon E (Raptor Lake) generation. It is built on the Raptor Lake-S architecture, with the 10 nm process node and a die size of 163 mm². Memory support is DDR5 through a dual-channel interface, with a listed memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory support is enabled, which matters for the processor's server/workstation positioning. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the processor itself, so direct-attached device capacity is defined by that lane count. The cache hierarchy is 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The part number is SRMXB, and production status is Active. The multiplier is not unlocked, meaning operating frequency is defined by the 2.90 GHz base clock and the 5.00 GHz boost clock rather than by manual overclocking. For platform planning, the active production status and the release date of 2023-12-13 indicate a current Raptor Lake-S product. Upgrade decisions on Socket 1700 are therefore contained within the Xeon E (Raptor Lake) generation and its DDR5, ECC, and PCIe Gen 5 capabilities.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The E-2436 has six physical cores and twelve threads, and the benchmark results show a clear split between lightly threaded and fully threaded workloads. In Cinebench R15, the single-core score is 262 and the multi-core score is 1859. In Cinebench R20, the single-core score is 1093 and the multi-core score is 7749. In Cinebench R23, the single-core score is 2604 and the multi-core score is 18451. PassMark reports a single-thread score of 3575 and a multithread score of 21708. Across these tests, the multi-core results are consistently much larger than the single-core results, which is expected for a 6-core/12-thread part. The single-core scores benefit from the 5.00 GHz boost clock, and the R23 single-core score of 2604 indicates strong lightly threaded performance for a server/workstation processor. The multi-core scores show that the processor can scale across all 12 threads, but the ceiling is set by the six physical cores and the 65 W TDP.

The PassMark sub-scores add more detail to the single-thread versus multi-thread picture. Data compression is 246902, data encryption is 13920, extended instructions is 16334, find prime numbers is 84, floating-point math is 50198, integer math is 67082, physics is 1353, and random string sorting is 28363. Integer math is higher than floating-point math, and data compression is far higher than data encryption. This spread shows that the processor's 12 threads help in some algorithms much more than in others. The find prime numbers score of 84 is the lowest listed PassMark result, while data compression is the highest.

Power and Thermals

The E-2436 has a 65 W TDP, which places it in a moderate power class for a server/workstation processor. A capable air cooler should be able to handle the thermal load in a standard workstation chassis. The 5.00 GHz boost clock is available within the 65 W envelope, but sustained all-core frequency will depend on the platform's power-delivery settings and system cooling. The die size of 163 mm² and the 10 nm process indicate a compact compute die, and the absence of integrated graphics means no on-die GPU block contributes to package heat. The memory interface is dual-channel DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth, which keeps memory-related power demand in line with the 65 W class. The listed thermal classification is the 65 W TDP; no separate measured power results are included in the data. For a part in the Server/Workstation segment, this TDP class implies a more modest cooling tier than what is typically needed for high-core-count server processors.

How It Compares

Against the Intel Core i5-14400T, the E-2436's average benchmark score of 28536 compares with 28537, and the deltaPct is 0. In aggregate, these two processors are effectively tied in the database.

Against the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS, the average benchmark score is 28549, and the deltaPct is 0. The E-2436 is statistically level with this AMD part on average.

Against the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G, the average benchmark score is again 28549, with a deltaPct of 0. The E-2436 and the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G sit at the same aggregate level despite their different product positioning.

Against the AMD EPYC 7203P, the average benchmark score is 28583, and the deltaPct is -0.2. This is the only nearest rival that shows a measurable difference, and the negative value means the E-2436 trails the EPYC part by 0.2% in average benchmark score.

Benchmark Performance

The E-2436's average benchmark score is 28536, which places it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The nearest-rival table lists a deltaPct of 0 against the Intel Core i5-14400T, 0 against the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS, 0 against the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G, and -0.2 against the AMD EPYC 7203P. The only separation in this cluster is the 0.2% deficit to the EPYC 7203P. The aggregate score is therefore a useful ranking number, but it does not differentiate the E-2436 from three of its four closest rivals.

In the Cinebench suite, the processor posts multi-core scores of 1859 in R15, 7749 in R20, and 18451 in R23. The corresponding single-core scores are 262, 1093, and 2604. These numbers show a consistent pattern: multi-core throughput dominates, while single-core performance remains strong enough for responsive lightly threaded workloads. The R23 multi-core score of 18451 is the highest Cinebench result listed, and the R23 single-core score of 2604 confirms the high boost frequency.

PassMark results broaden the performance picture. The multithread score is 21708, and the single-thread score is 3575. Task-level scores include data compression at 246902, data encryption at 13920, extended instructions at 16334, find prime numbers at 84, floating-point math at 50198, integer math at 67082, physics at 1353, and random string sorting at 28363. The data compression result is the highest task-level score, while find prime numbers is the lowest. Integer math is higher than floating-point math, and the extended-instruction score sits between the two. For server/workstation workloads, the data encryption and extended-instruction results are relevant because they reflect specialized instruction paths used by data-processing applications. The average benchmark score of 28536, combined with the 85th percentile placement, indicates a processor that holds its own in the database ranking while remaining tightly grouped with a specific set of rivals.