Intel Xeon E-2456 processor review

Xeon E-2456 processor released by Intel; release date: 14 Dec 2023. At the time of release, the processor cost $375.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 6, threads - 12. Maximum CPU clock speed - 5.1 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 100°C. Manufacturing process technology - 10 nm. Cache size: L1 - 80 KB (per core), L2 - 1.25 MB (per core), L3 - 18 MB (shared).

Supported memory types: DDR5.

Supported socket types: 1700. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 80 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4870

4115

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

156834

23770

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	4115
PassMark - CPU mark	23770

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Launch date	14 Dec 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$375
Place in performance rating	179
Performance
Base frequency	3.3 GHz
Die size	163 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache	18 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C
Maximum frequency	5.1 GHz
Number of cores	6
Number of threads	12
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Sockets supported	1700
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	80 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)