Core i5-12400F vs Xeon 6337P

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.

Core i5-12400F

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 65W instead of 80W, a 15W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Xeon 6337P.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6337P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,532 vs 20,917).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 112.3 vs 348.6 PassMark/$ ($174 MSRP vs $60 MSRP).

Xeon 6337P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $114 less on MSRP ($60 MSRP vs $174 MSRP).
✅Delivers 210.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 348.6 vs 112.3 PassMark/$ ($60 MSRP vs $174 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌23.1% higher power demand at 80W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-12400F.

Core i5-12400F

2022

Xeon 6337P

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 65W instead of 80W, a 15W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Xeon 6337P.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $114 less on MSRP ($60 MSRP vs $174 MSRP).
✅Delivers 210.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 348.6 vs 112.3 PassMark/$ ($60 MSRP vs $174 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6337P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,532 vs 20,917).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 112.3 vs 348.6 PassMark/$ ($174 MSRP vs $60 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌23.1% higher power demand at 80W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-12400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6337P better than Core i5-12400F?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon 6337P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i5-12400F is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon 6337P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 7.1% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon 6337P is the better fit. You are getting 7.1% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Xeon 6337P is the smarter buy today. Xeon 6337P is $114 cheaper on MSRP at $60 MSRP versus $174 MSRP, and it gives you a 7.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 210.6% better value on MSRP (348.6 vs 112.3 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Xeon 6337P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2022) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 6/12. 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.

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Xeon 6337P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Xeon 6337P
1080p
low	183 FPS	274 FPS
medium	168 FPS	257 FPS
high	139 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	186 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	239 FPS
medium	132 FPS	200 FPS
high	106 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	143 FPS
4K
low	87 FPS	166 FPS
medium	81 FPS	139 FPS
high	64 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	95 FPS

Open Core i5-12400F Open Xeon 6337P

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Xeon 6337P
1080p
low	471 FPS	523 FPS
medium	397 FPS	484 FPS
high	341 FPS	408 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	364 FPS
1440p
low	407 FPS	493 FPS
medium	351 FPS	430 FPS
high	309 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	314 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	315 FPS
medium	248 FPS	280 FPS
high	229 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	223 FPS

Open Core i5-12400F Open Xeon 6337P

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Xeon 6337P
1080p
low	488 FPS	523 FPS
medium	488 FPS	523 FPS
high	488 FPS	523 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	523 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	523 FPS
medium	488 FPS	523 FPS
high	485 FPS	523 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	478 FPS
4K
low	442 FPS	511 FPS
medium	389 FPS	454 FPS
high	337 FPS	393 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	328 FPS

Open Core i5-12400F Open Xeon 6337P

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-12400F	Xeon 6337P
1080p
low	488 FPS	523 FPS
medium	488 FPS	523 FPS
high	488 FPS	523 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	523 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	523 FPS
medium	488 FPS	523 FPS
high	488 FPS	523 FPS
ultra	473 FPS	516 FPS
4K
low	488 FPS	523 FPS
medium	450 FPS	495 FPS
high	391 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	366 FPS

Open Core i5-12400F Open Xeon 6337P

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400F and Xeon 6337P

Core i5-12400F

The Core i5-12400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,532 points. Launch price was $180.

Xeon 6337P

The Xeon 6337P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 20,917 points. Launch price was $375.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-12400F and Xeon 6337P share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 5 GHz on the Xeon 6337P — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Xeon 6337P (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon 6337P uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Xeon 6337P's 20,917 — a 6.8% lead for the Xeon 6337P. Both processors carry 18 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Xeon 6337P
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	5 GHz+14%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.5 GHz+40%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	19,532	20,917+7%
Cinebench R23 Multi	12,380	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,700	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	657	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Xeon 6337P
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F) / not specified (Xeon 6337P). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Xeon 6337P
Integrated GPU	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	—
Target Use	Gaming Performance/Value	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-12400F launched at $174 MSRP, while the Xeon 6337P debuted at $60. On MSRP ($174 vs $60), the Xeon 6337P is $114 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400F delivers 112.3 pts/$ vs 348.6 pts/$ for the Xeon 6337P — making the Xeon 6337P the 102.6% better value option.