Core i7-12850HX vs Xeon Silver 4514Y
Core i7-12850HX
Xeon Silver 4514Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12850HX
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4514Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-12850HX | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-HX (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-12850HX | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i7-12850HX and Xeon Silver 4514Y
Core i7-12850HX
The Core i7-12850HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 May 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 30,596 points. Launch price was $499.
Xeon Silver 4514Y
The Xeon Silver 4514Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 30,621 points. Launch price was $780.
Processing Power
The Core i7-12850HX packs 16 cores / 24 threads, matching the Xeon Silver 4514Y's 16 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-12850HX versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4514Y — a 34.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-12850HX (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-12850HX uses the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4514Y uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12850HX scores 30,596 against the Xeon Silver 4514Y's 30,621 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon Silver 4514Y. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12850HX vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4514Y.
| Feature | Core i7-12850HX | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+41% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+5% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB (total) | 30 MB (total)+20% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+60% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-HX (2022) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 30,596 | 30,621 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 22,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 14,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-12850HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Silver 4514Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Xeon Silver 4514Y supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-12850HX) vs 8 (Xeon Silver 4514Y). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-12850HX) vs 80 (Xeon Silver 4514Y) — the Xeon Silver 4514Y offers 60 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i7-12850HX | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1964 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-4400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 4096 GB+3100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 80+300% |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i7-12850HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12850HX) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Silver 4514Y). The Core i7-12850HX includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon Silver 4514Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-12850HX targets Mobile Workstation, Xeon Silver 4514Y targets Mainstream Server / Virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4514Y rivals EPYC 8212.
| Feature | Core i7-12850HX | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Mobile Workstation | Mainstream Server / Virtualization |
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