Core i5-12600HE vs Xeon W-1370

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12600HE

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

125%

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

117%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

115%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

110%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

105%

#22

Core i5-12600HE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

95%

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

88%

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1370

#106

Xeon Gold 6143

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

102%

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

100%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

98%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($323) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-1370 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-12600HE	Xeon W-1370
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($323)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-12600HE ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($323 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i5-12600HE	Xeon W-1370
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($323)

Performance Check

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 i5-12600HE Benchmark Check

Xeon W-1370 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12600HE and Xeon W-1370

Core i5-12600HE

The Core i5-12600HE 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 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,827 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon W-1370

The Xeon W-1370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 22,948 points. Launch price was $362.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12600HE packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-1370 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-12600HE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-12600HE versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1370 — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1370 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i5-12600HE uses the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon W-1370 uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12600HE scores 22,827 against the Xeon W-1370's 22,948 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon W-1370. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12600HE vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1370.

Feature	Core i5-12600HE	Xeon W-1370
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	5.1 GHz+13%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.9 GHz+16%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-H (2022)	Rocket Lake-S (2021)
PassMark	22,827	22,948
Geekbench 6 Single	2,200	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-12600HE uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-1370 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-12600HE	Xeon W-1370
Socket	FCBGA1744	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5-5200	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	28	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12600HE) / not specified (Xeon W-1370). The Core i5-12600HE includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Xeon W-1370 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12600HE targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-12600HE rivals Ryzen Embedded V3000.