Core i5-12500 vs Xeon W-11865MRE
Core i5-12500
Xeon W-11865MRE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12500
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-11865MRE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12500 | Xeon W-11865MRE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($140) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($600) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12500 | Xeon W-11865MRE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+332%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($140) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($600) |
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 i5-12500 and Xeon W-11865MRE
Core i5-12500
The Core i5-12500 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 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 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: 19,739 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon W-11865MRE
The Xeon W-11865MRE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 August 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,589 points. Launch price was $480.
Processing Power
The Core i5-12500 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-11865MRE offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-11865MRE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-12500 versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-11865MRE — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11865MRE (base: 3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i5-12500 uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon W-11865MRE uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12500 scores 19,739 against the Xeon W-11865MRE's 19,589 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-12500. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12500 vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11865MRE.
| Feature | Core i5-12500 | Xeon W-11865MRE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+43% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total) | 24 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Tiger Lake-H (2021) |
| PassMark | 19,739 | 19,589 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,978 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,319 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,003 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-12500 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-11865MRE uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-12500 | Xeon W-11865MRE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FCBGA1787 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-12500) / not specified (Xeon W-11865MRE). The Core i5-12500 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon W-11865MRE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12500 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-12500 rivals Ryzen 5 5500.
| Feature | Core i5-12500 | Xeon W-11865MRE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Productivity | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-12500 launched at $212 MSRP, while the Xeon W-11865MRE debuted at $600. At current prices ($140 vs $600), the Core i5-12500 is $460 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12500 delivers 141.0 pts/$ vs 32.6 pts/$ for the Xeon W-11865MRE — making the Core i5-12500 the 124.8% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-12500 | Xeon W-11865MRE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $212-65% | $600 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $140-77% | $600 |
| Performance per Dollar | 141.0+333% | 32.6 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2021 |
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