Core i9-12900E vs Xeon W-2195
Core i9-12900E
Xeon W-2195
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-12900E
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2195
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-12900E | Xeon W-2195 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-12900E | Xeon W-2195 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+9831%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 W-2195
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 W-2195
The Xeon W-2195 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 September 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 27,977 points. Launch price was $2,553.
Processing Power
The Core i9-12900E packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon W-2195 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon W-2195 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-12900E versus 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2195 — a 15.1% clock advantage for the Core i9-12900E (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i9-12900E uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon W-2195 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-12900E scores 28,170 against the Xeon W-2195's 27,977 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i9-12900E. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 13,420 vs 21,000 (44% advantage for the Xeon W-2195). Multi-core Geekbench: 13,107 vs 10,002 (26.9% advantage for the Core i9-12900E). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i9-12900E vs 24.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2195.
| Feature | Core i9-12900E | Xeon W-2195 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24 | 18 / 36+13% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+16% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+21% | 24.75 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 28,170 | 27,977 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 13,420 | 21,000+56% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,107+31% | 10,002 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-12900E uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-2195 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Core i9-12900E versus DDR4-2666 on the Xeon W-2195 — the Core i9-12900E supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-2195 supports up to 512 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i9-12900E) vs 4 (Xeon W-2195). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i9-12900E) vs 48 (Xeon W-2195) — the Xeon W-2195 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA1700 (Core i9-12900E) and C422 (Xeon W-2195).
| Feature | Core i9-12900E | Xeon W-2195 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 512 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 48+140% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-12900E) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-2195). The Core i9-12900E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon W-2195 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon W-2195 targets Scientific Workstation / Data Analysis. Direct competitor: Xeon W-2195 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.
| Feature | Core i9-12900E | Xeon W-2195 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Scientific Workstation / Data Analysis |
Value Analysis
The Core i9-12900E launched at $500 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2195 debuted at $150. At current prices ($500 vs $5), the Xeon W-2195 is $495 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-12900E delivers 56.3 pts/$ vs 5595.4 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2195 — making the Xeon W-2195 the 196% better value option.
| Feature | Core i9-12900E | Xeon W-2195 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $150-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $5-99% |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.3 | 5595.4+9839% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2017 |
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