Core i7-12700TE vs Xeon W-1350P
Core i7-12700TE
Xeon W-1350P
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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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12700TE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1350P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-12700TE | Xeon W-1350P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($250) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-12700TE | Xeon W-1350P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+39%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($250) |
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 i7-12700TE and Xeon W-1350P
Core i7-12700TE
The Core i7-12700TE 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 12 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 25 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: 19,744 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon W-1350P
The Xeon W-1350P 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,611 points. Launch price was $311.
Processing Power
The Core i7-12700TE packs 12 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon W-1350P offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-12700TE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-12700TE versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1350P — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1350P (base: 1.4 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core i7-12700TE uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon W-1350P uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12700TE scores 19,744 against the Xeon W-1350P's 19,611 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-12700TE. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700TE vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1350P.
| Feature | Core i7-12700TE | Xeon W-1350P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 20+100% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.1 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 4 GHz+186% |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB (total)+108% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Rocket Lake-S (2021) |
| PassMark | 19,744 | 19,611 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-12700TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-1350P uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-12700TE | Xeon W-1350P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-12700TE launched at $378 MSRP, while the Xeon W-1350P debuted at $311. At current prices ($350 vs $250), the Xeon W-1350P is $100 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-12700TE delivers 56.4 pts/$ vs 78.4 pts/$ for the Xeon W-1350P — making the Xeon W-1350P the 32.7% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-12700TE | Xeon W-1350P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $378 | $311-18% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $250-29% |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.4 | 78.4+39% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2021 |
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