Core i5-12500TE vs Xeon D-1733NT
Core i5-12500TE
Xeon D-1733NT
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12500TE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1733NT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12500TE | Xeon D-1733NT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($225) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12500TE | Xeon D-1733NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+35%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($225) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
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 i5-12500TE and Xeon D-1733NT
Core i5-12500TE
The Core i5-12500TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 15,008 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon D-1733NT
The Xeon D-1733NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,849 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i5-12500TE packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-1733NT offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon D-1733NT has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-12500TE versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1733NT — a 32.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-12500TE (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-12500TE is built on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-12500TE scores 15,008 against the Xeon D-1733NT's 14,849 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-12500TE. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12500TE vs 15 MB on the Xeon D-1733NT.
| Feature | Core i5-12500TE | Xeon D-1733NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+39% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total)+20% | 15 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | — |
| PassMark | 15,008+1% | 14,849 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 659 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,962 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,898 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-12500TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon D-1733NT uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-12500TE | Xeon D-1733NT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FCBGA2227 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-12500TE) / not specified (Xeon D-1733NT). The Core i5-12500TE includes integrated graphics (UHD 770), while the Xeon D-1733NT requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12500TE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-12500TE rivals Core i5-12400T.
| Feature | Core i5-12500TE | Xeon D-1733NT |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD 770 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-12500TE launched at $225 MSRP, while the Xeon D-1733NT debuted at $300. At current prices ($225 vs $300), the Core i5-12500TE is $75 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12500TE delivers 66.7 pts/$ vs 49.5 pts/$ for the Xeon D-1733NT — making the Core i5-12500TE the 29.6% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-12500TE | Xeon D-1733NT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $225-25% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $225-25% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.7+35% | 49.5 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2022 |
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