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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E-2356G vs Xeon E3-1240

The Xeon E-2356G is much faster than the Xeon E3-1240 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 177% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 10 years and 7 months newer
  • Available for $311

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon E-2356G ranks 59 points higher.

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Xeon E-2356G has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E-2356G has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E-2356G has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1240 has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon E-2356G boosts 35% higher.

LGA1200
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LGA1155
Rocket Lake-E
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Sandy Bridge
Server/Workstation
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Server/Workstation
UHD Graphics P750
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No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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DDR3
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E-2356G or Xeon E3-1240?expand_more
The Xeon E-2356G. It's 421% faster than the Xeon E3-1240 on average across 100+ games, scoring 73/100 vs 14/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon E-2356G than Xeon E3-1240?expand_more
421% 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-2356G or Xeon E3-1240?expand_more
The Xeon E-2356G is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon E-2356G worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 73/100 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-2356G and Xeon E3-1240?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E-2356G scores 73/100, Xeon E3-1240 scores 14/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E-2356G or Xeon E3-1240 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-2356G or Xeon E3-1240?expand_more
The Xeon E-2356G is the stronger pick at 73/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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