Xeon E-2386G vs Xeon Gold 6137

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Xeon E-2386G

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 95W instead of 205W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 25 MB).

Xeon Gold 6137

2017

Why buy it

✅+108.3% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2386G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,365 vs 19,468).
❌115.8% higher power demand at 205W vs 95W.

Xeon E-2386G

2021

Xeon Gold 6137

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 95W instead of 205W, a 110W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+108.3% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 25 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2386G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,365 vs 19,468).
❌115.8% higher power demand at 205W vs 95W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E-2386G better than Xeon Gold 6137?

Yes. Xeon E-2386G is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 9.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.5% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon E-2386G is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 9.4% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E-2386G is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon E-2386G still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon E-2386G is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 9.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon E-2386G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2017) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Xeon E-2386G Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6137 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon E-2386G	Xeon Gold 6137
1080p
low	295 FPS	186 FPS
medium	260 FPS	147 FPS
high	218 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	242 FPS	150 FPS
medium	192 FPS	116 FPS
high	157 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	167 FPS	69 FPS
medium	135 FPS	57 FPS
high	104 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon E-2386G	Xeon Gold 6137
1080p
low	487 FPS	460 FPS
medium	423 FPS	396 FPS
high	380 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	336 FPS	304 FPS
1440p
low	475 FPS	408 FPS
medium	386 FPS	358 FPS
high	348 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	304 FPS	267 FPS
4K
low	380 FPS	267 FPS
medium	314 FPS	235 FPS
high	293 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	191 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon E-2386G	Xeon Gold 6137
1080p
low	487 FPS	484 FPS
medium	487 FPS	484 FPS
high	487 FPS	484 FPS
ultra	487 FPS	484 FPS
1440p
low	487 FPS	484 FPS
medium	487 FPS	484 FPS
high	487 FPS	459 FPS
ultra	450 FPS	397 FPS
4K
low	487 FPS	441 FPS
medium	452 FPS	350 FPS
high	391 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	320 FPS	248 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon E-2386G	Xeon Gold 6137
1080p
low	487 FPS	484 FPS
medium	487 FPS	484 FPS
high	487 FPS	484 FPS
ultra	487 FPS	484 FPS
1440p
low	487 FPS	484 FPS
medium	487 FPS	484 FPS
high	487 FPS	484 FPS
ultra	487 FPS	484 FPS
4K
low	487 FPS	484 FPS
medium	487 FPS	457 FPS
high	487 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	354 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2386G and Xeon Gold 6137

Xeon E-2386G

The Xeon E-2386G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,468 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon Gold 6137

The Xeon Gold 6137 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 19,365 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E-2386G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6137 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6137 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2386G versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6137 — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2386G (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Xeon E-2386G is built on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E-2386G scores 19,468 against the Xeon Gold 6137's 19,365 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E-2386G. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2386G vs 25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6137.

Feature	Xeon E-2386G	Xeon Gold 6137
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+24%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	3.9 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	25 MB+108%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Rocket Lake-E (2021)	—
PassMark	19,468	19,365

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2386G uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6137 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.