Core i5-12400F vs Xeon 6740E
Core i5-12400F
Xeon 6740E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6740E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12400F | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($110) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,949) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12400F | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+821%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($110) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,949) |
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 i5-12400F and Xeon 6740E
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.
Xeon 6740E
The Xeon 6740E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture. It features 96 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB (per module). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 76,167 points. Launch price was $5,265.
Processing Power
The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon 6740E offers 96 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon 6740E has 90 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon 6740E — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon 6740E uses Sierra Forest (2024) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Xeon 6740E's 76,167 — a 118.4% lead for the Xeon 6740E. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 96 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740E.
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 96 / 96+1500% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+38% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+4% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total) | 96 MB (total)+433% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 4 MB (per module)+220% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Sierra Forest (2024) |
| PassMark | 19,532 | 76,167+290% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,380 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,700 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 657 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-12400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon 6740E uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F versus 6400 on the Xeon 6740E — the Xeon 6740E supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon 6740E supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-12400F) vs 8 (Xeon 6740E). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-12400F) vs 80 (Xeon 6740E) — the Xeon 6740E offers 60 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F) and C741 (Xeon 6740E).
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | 6400+127900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+3276700% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 80+300% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F) vs VT-x, VT-d, TDX (Xeon 6740E). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600; Xeon 6740E rivals EPYC 9005.
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, TDX |
| Target Use | Gaming Performance/Value | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-12400F launched at $174 MSRP, while the Xeon 6740E debuted at $5265. At current prices ($110 vs $3949), the Core i5-12400F is $3839 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400F delivers 177.6 pts/$ vs 19.3 pts/$ for the Xeon 6740E — making the Core i5-12400F the 160.8% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $174-97% | $5265 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110-97% | $3949 |
| Performance per Dollar | 177.6+820% | 19.3 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2024 |
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