Core i5-12400F vs Xeon Gold 6248
Core i5-12400F
Xeon Gold 6248
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6248
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12400F | Xeon Gold 6248 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12400F | Xeon Gold 6248 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Gold 6248
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 Gold 6248
The Xeon Gold 6248 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 29,535 points. Launch price was $3,072.
Processing Power
The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6248 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6248 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6248 — a 12% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6248 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Xeon Gold 6248's 29,535 — a 40.8% lead for the Xeon Gold 6248. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 12,380 vs 19,000 (42.2% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6248). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,700 vs 1,327, a 24.6% lead for the Core i5-12400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 657 vs 15,277 (183.5% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6248). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6248.
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Xeon Gold 6248 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 20 / 40+233% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+13% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total) | 27.5 MB+53% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 20 MB+1500% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 19,532 | 29,535+51% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,380 | 19,000+53% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,700+28% | 1,327 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 657 | 15,277+2225% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-12400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6248 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 6248 — the Core i5-12400F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6248 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-12400F) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6248). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-12400F) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6248) — the Xeon Gold 6248 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F) and C620 (Xeon Gold 6248).
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Xeon Gold 6248 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 1024 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 6+200% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 48+140% |
Advanced Features
Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value, Xeon Gold 6248 targets General Purpose Enterprise Server. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600; Xeon Gold 6248 rivals EPYC 7352.
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Xeon Gold 6248 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Gaming Performance/Value | General Purpose Enterprise Server |
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