Core i7-12800HE vs Xeon 6349P

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12800HE

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

108%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

103%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

102%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

101%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

100%

#112

Core i7-12800HE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

96%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

94%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

93%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6349P

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

104%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

102%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

102%

#217

Xeon 6349P

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

99%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

97%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

96%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

96%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

95%

#225

Xeon W-1250

MSRP: $285|Avg: $333

94%

#226

EPYC 9135

MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95

93%

#227

Xeon E-2378

MSRP: $362|Avg: $562

92%

#228

Xeon w3-2525

MSRP: $609|Avg: $800

92%

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368

91%

#232

EPYC 7282

MSRP: $650|Avg: $199

91%

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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon 6349P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-12800HE	Xeon 6349P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-12800HE ($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 ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-12800HE	Xeon 6349P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-12800HE and Xeon 6349P

Core i7-12800HE

The Core i7-12800HE 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 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 24 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: 26,096 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon 6349P

The Xeon 6349P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 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): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 25,953 points. Launch price was $509.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-12800HE packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon 6349P offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-12800HE has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-12800HE versus 5.4 GHz on the Xeon 6349P — a 16% clock advantage for the Xeon 6349P (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-12800HE uses the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon 6349P uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12800HE scores 26,096 against the Xeon 6349P's 25,953 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-12800HE. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-12800HE vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon 6349P.

Feature	Core i7-12800HE	Xeon 6349P
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+133%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5.4 GHz+17%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.6 GHz+50%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+33%	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Alder Lake-H (2022)	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	26,096	25,953
Geekbench 6 Single	1,750	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	12,200	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-12800HE uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6349P uses LGA1700 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-12800HE	Xeon 6349P
Socket	FCBGA1744	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	28	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12800HE) / not specified (Xeon 6349P). The Core i7-12800HE includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics), while the Xeon 6349P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-12800HE targets Embedded.