Core i5-12400F
VS
Xeon 6369P

Core i5-12400F vs Xeon 6369P

Intel

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Xeon 6369P

8 Cores16 Thrd95 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2025

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

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 i5-12400F

#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
121%
#16
Core Ultra 5 225F
MSRP: $231|Avg: $150
118%
#17
Core Ultra 7 265K
MSRP: $309|Avg: $285
116%
#18
Ryzen 9 3900
MSRP: $499|Avg: $150
115%
#19
Ryzen 5 3600X
MSRP: $249|Avg: $90
113%
#20
Core i7-14700KF
MSRP: $384|Avg: $260
113%
#21
Core i7-14700K
MSRP: $409|Avg: $270
109%
#22
Ryzen 5 4500
MSRP: $129|Avg: $85
106%
#23
Ryzen 5 5600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $115
106%
#24
Celeron G5925
MSRP: $62|Avg: $15
105%
#25
Ryzen 5 7500F
MSRP: $179|Avg: $145
104%
#26
Core Ultra 5 245
MSRP: $319|Avg: $220
103%
#27
Ryzen 7 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $86
102%
#28
Core Ultra 7 265KF
MSRP: $379|Avg: $323
102%
#29
Core Ultra 7 265F
MSRP: $369|Avg: $276
100%
#30
Core i5-12400F
MSRP: $174|Avg: $110
100%
#31
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
99%
#32
Ryzen 7 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $100
98%
#33
Core i3-10100F
MSRP: $88|Avg: $50
98%
#34
Ryzen 5 7400F
MSRP: $150|Avg: $147
98%
#35
Ryzen 5 9600X
MSRP: $279|Avg: $178
95%
#36
Ryzen 7 3800X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $140
93%
#37
Ryzen 3 5300G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
92%
#38
Ryzen 9 7900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $316
91%
#39
Ryzen 5 5600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $135
91%
#40
Core i5-14600KF
MSRP: $304|Avg: $239
91%
#41
Ryzen 7 5800
MSRP: $349|Avg: $160
91%
#42
Core i3-14100F
MSRP: $109|Avg: $96
90%
#43
Ryzen 7 3700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $140
90%
#44
Ryzen 5 7600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $178
90%
#45
Ryzen 3 3100
MSRP: $99|Avg: $75
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6369P

#218
Xeon Gold 5512U
MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A
108%
#219
Xeon D-1733NT
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
106%
#220
Xeon 6520P
MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295
106%
#221
Xeon Gold 6314U
MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A
105%
#222
Xeon E-2478
MSRP: $568|Avg: $269
105%
#223
Xeon W-1390
MSRP: $494|Avg: $400
104%
#225
Xeon W-1250
MSRP: $285|Avg: $333
103%
#226
EPYC 9135
MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95
102%
#227
Xeon E-2378
MSRP: $362|Avg: $562
101%
#228
Xeon w3-2525
MSRP: $609|Avg: $800
101%
#230
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368
100%
#231
Xeon 6369P
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#232
EPYC 7282
MSRP: $650|Avg: $199
100%
#233
Xeon w5-2545
MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100
99%
#234
Xeon W-1250P
MSRP: $311|Avg: $311
98%
#237
Xeon w3-2535
MSRP: $739|Avg: $800
97%
#239
EPYC 7313P
MSRP: $913|Avg: $824
96%
#240
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
MSRP: $329|Avg: $60
96%
#241
Xeon w5-2555X
MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1145
96%
#242
Xeon E-2246G
MSRP: $311|Avg: $268
96%
#244
Xeon w3-2423
MSRP: $359|Avg: $300
95%
#245
EPYC 8434P
MSRP: $1517|Avg: $3137
94%
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 6369P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightCore i5-12400FXeon 6369P
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($110)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-12400F ($110), 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 ($110 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightCore i5-12400FXeon 6369P
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($110)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400F and Xeon 6369P

Intel

Core i5-12400F

The Core i5-12400F 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,532 points. Launch price was $180.

Intel

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 i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon 6369P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon 6369P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 5.4 GHz on the Xeon 6369P — a 20.4% clock advantage for the Xeon 6369P (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon 6369P uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Xeon 6369P's 28,213 — a 36.4% lead for the Xeon 6369P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,380 vs 14,000 (12.3% advantage for the Xeon 6369P). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,700 vs 2,600, a 41.9% lead for the Xeon 6369P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 657 vs 10,000 (175.3% advantage for the Xeon 6369P). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon 6369P.

FeatureCore i5-12400FXeon 6369P
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz
5.4 GHz+23%
Base Clock
2.5 GHz
3.3 GHz+32%
L3 Cache
18 MB (total)
24 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)+60%
Process
Intel 7 nm
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Alder Lake-S (2022)
Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark
19,532
28,213+44%
Cinebench R23 Multi
12,380
14,000+13%
Geekbench 6 Single
1,700
2,600+53%
Geekbench 6 Multi
657
10,000+1422%
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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 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: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F) and W680,C740 (Xeon 6369P).

FeatureCore i5-12400FXeon 6369P
Socket
LGA1700
LGA1700
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
20
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Advanced Features

Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value, Xeon 6369P targets Workstation / AI Inference. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600; Xeon 6369P rivals Core i7-14700K.

FeatureCore i5-12400FXeon 6369P
Integrated GPU
No
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Gaming Performance/Value
Workstation / AI Inference