Core i5-12500H vs Xeon W-2150B
Core i5-12500H
Xeon W-2150B
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12500H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2150B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12500H | Xeon W-2150B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12500H | Xeon W-2150B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
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 i5-12500H and Xeon W-2150B
Core i5-12500H
The Core i5-12500H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,462 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon W-2150B
The Xeon W-2150B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 13.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 20,486 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i5-12500H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-2150B offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Core i5-12500H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-12500H versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-2150B — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i5-12500H uses the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon W-2150B uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12500H scores 20,462 against the Xeon W-2150B's 20,486 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon W-2150B. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,260 vs 1,410, a 46.3% lead for the Core i5-12500H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,900 vs 8,324 (17.3% advantage for the Core i5-12500H). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12500H vs 13.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2150B.
| Feature | Core i5-12500H | Xeon W-2150B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 16+20% | 10 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total)+31% | 13.75 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-H (2022) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 20,462 | 20,486 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 11,463 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,260+60% | 1,410 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,900+19% | 8,324 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-12500H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2150B uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Core i5-12500H versus DDR4-2666 on the Xeon W-2150B — the Core i5-12500H supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-2150B supports up to 512 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-12500H) vs 4 (Xeon W-2150B). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-12500H) vs 48 (Xeon W-2150B) — the Xeon W-2150B offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Adler Lake-H PCH (Core i5-12500H) and C422 (Xeon W-2150B).
| Feature | Core i5-12500H | Xeon W-2150B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 512 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 48+140% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon W-2150B supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. The Core i5-12500H includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Xeon W-2150B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12500H targets Performance Laptop.
| Feature | Core i5-12500H | Xeon W-2150B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Performance Laptop | — |
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