Core i5-12400F vs Xeon E5-2667

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Xeon E5-2667

6 Cores12 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-12400F

6 / 12

19,532

+162.5%

7,442

0.0%

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 E5-2667

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

43296%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

8175%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

7263%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

5611%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

80%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

78%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

77%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

100%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

99%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

98%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

98%

#995

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

95%

#996

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

95%

#997

Xeon E-2144G

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

94%

#998

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

93%

#999

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

81%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

81%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

80%

#1004

Xeon D-1531

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250

78%

#1005

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-12400F (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	Xeon E5-2667
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)	✅ More affordable ($31)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2667 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	Xeon E5-2667
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+35%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)	✅ More affordable ($31)

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 E5-2667 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400F and Xeon E5-2667

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 E5-2667

The Xeon E5-2667 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,442 points. Launch price was $714.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-12400F and Xeon E5-2667 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2667 — a 22.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2667 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Xeon E5-2667's 7,442 — a 89.6% lead for the Core i5-12400F. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2667.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Xeon E5-2667
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+26%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.9 GHz+16%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+20%	15360 kB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-78%	32 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)
PassMark	19,532+162%	7,442
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 E5-2667 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F versus DDR3 1600 MHz on the Xeon E5-2667 — the Xeon E5-2667 supports 199.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2667 supports up to 384 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-12400F) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2667). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-12400F) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2667) — the Xeon E5-2667 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F) and Intel C602,Intel X79 (Xeon E5-2667).

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Xeon E5-2667
Socket	LGA1700	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+67%	DDR3 1600 MHz
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	384 GB+200%
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	40+100%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F) vs true (Xeon E5-2667). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value, Xeon E5-2667 targets Server. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Xeon E5-2667
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	true
Target Use	Gaming Performance/Value	Server

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-12400F launched at $174 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2667 debuted at $1552. At current prices ($110 vs $31), the Xeon E5-2667 is $79 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400F delivers 177.6 pts/$ vs 240.1 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2667 — making the Xeon E5-2667 the 29.9% better value option.