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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E-2186M vs Xeon W3520

The Xeon E-2186M is much faster than the Xeon W3520 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 131% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 9 years and 2 months newer
  • Available for $623

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Resolution

Quality

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon E-2186M ranks 40 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E-2186M has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E-2186M has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E-2186M has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
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Xeon W3520
2.666 GHz

Xeon E-2186M has a 9% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
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Xeon W3520
2.933 GHz

Xeon E-2186M boosts 64% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E-2186M draws 85W less power.

Intel BGA 1440
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LGA1366
Coffee Lake-H
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Bloomfield
Server/Workstation
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Server/Workstation
UHD Graphics P630
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No Integrated Graphics
2666 MHz (DDR4)
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DDR3
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E-2186M or Xeon W3520?expand_more
The Xeon E-2186M. It's 1000% faster than the Xeon W3520 on average across 100+ games, scoring 44/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon E-2186M than Xeon W3520?expand_more
1000% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Xeon E-2186M or Xeon W3520?expand_more
The Xeon E-2186M is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon E-2186M worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 44/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E-2186M and Xeon W3520?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E-2186M scores 44/100, Xeon W3520 scores 4/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E-2186M or Xeon W3520 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Xeon E-2186M or Xeon W3520?expand_more
The Xeon E-2186M is the stronger pick at 44/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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