Core i5-12400F vs Xeon D-2796TE

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Xeon D-2796TE

20 Cores40 Thrd118 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-12400F

6 / 12

19,532

0.0%

26,342

+34.9%

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 D-2796TE

#440

Xeon Gold 6538N

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $170

107%

#441

EPYC 7F52

MSRP: $3100|Avg: $1826

106%

#442

EPYC 7542

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $899

106%

#443

EPYC 9655

MSRP: $11852|Avg: $11852

105%

#444

Xeon 6781P

MSRP: $8960|Avg: $8960

105%

#445

Xeon Gold 6338N

MSRP: $3200|Avg: $3200

105%

#446

Xeon Gold 5117

MSRP: $1286|Avg: $300

105%

#447

EPYC 73F3

MSRP: $3521|Avg: $2100

104%

#448

EPYC 9384X

MSRP: $5529|Avg: $4157

104%

#449

EPYC 8534P

MSRP: $5529|Avg: $5529

104%

#450

EPYC 9565

MSRP: $10486|Avg: $8233

103%

#450

EPYC 7663

MSRP: $6366|Avg: $6366

103%

#452

EPYC 9755

MSRP: $12984|Avg: $10931

102%

#454

Xeon Platinum 8368

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $429

102%

#455

Xeon D-2796TE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#456

EPYC 9575F

MSRP: $11791|Avg: $9238

100%

#457

EPYC 7642

MSRP: $4775|Avg: $850

99%

#458

EPYC 7573X

MSRP: $5590|Avg: $3580

99%

#459

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

98%

#460

Xeon Gold 6242R

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779

96%

#460

Xeon E5-2686 V3

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160

96%

#462

Xeon W-2175

MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180

96%

#463

EPYC 75F3

MSRP: $5383|Avg: $2799

96%

#464

Xeon W-3375

MSRP: $4951|Avg: $6000

95%

#466

Xeon Platinum 8358

MSRP: $4607|Avg: $3145

94%

#467

EPYC 7713

MSRP: $7060|Avg: $1299

94%

#467

EPYC 7662

MSRP: $6150|Avg: $1266

94%

#469

EPYC 9554

MSRP: $9087|Avg: $2795

92%

#470

Xeon Gold 6338T

MSRP: $3139|Avg: $1795

91%

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 D-2796TE is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	Xeon D-2796TE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower 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 (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 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.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	Xeon D-2796TE
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.

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Xeon D-2796TE Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400F and Xeon D-2796TE

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 D-2796TE

The Xeon D-2796TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 118 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,342 points. Launch price was $2,101.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-2796TE offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon D-2796TE has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2796TE — a 34.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon D-2796TE uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Xeon D-2796TE's 26,342 — a 29.7% lead for the Xeon D-2796TE. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2796TE.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Xeon D-2796TE
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	20 / 40+233%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+42%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+25%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	30 MB (total)+67%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)
PassMark	19,532	26,342+35%
Cinebench R23 Multi	12,380	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,700	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	657	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-12400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-2796TE uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Xeon D-2796TE
Socket	LGA1700	FCBGA2579
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F) / not specified (Xeon D-2796TE). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.