Core i5-12490F vs Xeon Gold 6334
Core i5-12490F
Xeon Gold 6334
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12490F
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6334
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12490F | Xeon Gold 6334 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12490F | Xeon Gold 6334 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12490F and Xeon Gold 6334
Core i5-12490F
The Core i5-12490F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 20,366 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon Gold 6334
The Xeon Gold 6334 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,512 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i5-12490F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6334 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6334 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-12490F versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6334 — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-12490F (base: 3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-12490F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6334 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12490F scores 20,366 against the Xeon Gold 6334's 20,512 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Gold 6334. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-12490F vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6334.
| Feature | Core i5-12490F | Xeon Gold 6334 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+24% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+11% | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 20,366 | 20,512 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,800 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-12490F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6334 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Core i5-12490F versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6334 — the Xeon Gold 6334 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6334 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 191.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-12490F) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6334). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-12490F) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6334) — the Xeon Gold 6334 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B660,H610,H670,Z690,B760 (Core i5-12490F) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6334).
| Feature | Core i5-12490F | Xeon Gold 6334 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | 3200+63900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+2184433% | 6144 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 64+220% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6334 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12490F) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6334). Primary use case: Core i5-12490F targets Gaming Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12490F rivals Ryzen 5 5600X; Xeon Gold 6334 rivals EPYC 72F3.
| Feature | Core i5-12490F | Xeon Gold 6334 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Gaming Desktop | — |
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