Core i9-12900E vs Xeon 6369P
Core i9-12900E
Xeon 6369P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-12900E
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6369P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-12900E | Xeon 6369P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-12900E | Xeon 6369P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i9-12900E and Xeon 6369P
Core i9-12900E
The Core i9-12900E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 28,170 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon 6369P
The Xeon 6369P 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 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: 28,213 points. Launch price was $606.
Processing Power
The Core i9-12900E packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon 6369P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-12900E has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-12900E versus 5.4 GHz on the Xeon 6369P — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Xeon 6369P (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i9-12900E uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon 6369P uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-12900E scores 28,170 against the Xeon 6369P's 28,213 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon 6369P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 13,420 vs 14,000 (4.2% advantage for the Xeon 6369P). Multi-core Geekbench: 13,107 vs 10,000 (26.9% advantage for the Core i9-12900E). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i9-12900E vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon 6369P.
| Feature | Core i9-12900E | Xeon 6369P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz | 5.4 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz+43% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+25% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+60% |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 28,170 | 28,213 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 13,420 | 14,000+4% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,107+31% | 10,000 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: LGA1700 (Core i9-12900E) and W680,C740 (Xeon 6369P).
| Feature | Core i9-12900E | Xeon 6369P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i9-12900E supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-12900E) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon 6369P). The Core i9-12900E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon 6369P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon 6369P targets Workstation / AI Inference. Direct competitor: Xeon 6369P rivals Core i7-14700K.
| Feature | Core i9-12900E | Xeon 6369P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Workstation / AI Inference |
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