Core i5-12400F vs Xeon W-2265
Core i5-12400F
Xeon W-2265
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2265
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12400F | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($110) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($663) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12400F | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+358%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($110) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($663) |
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 W-2265
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 W-2265
The Xeon W-2265 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 25,700 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-2265 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon W-2265 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-2265 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2265 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-12400F is built on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Xeon W-2265's 25,700 — a 27.3% lead for the Xeon W-2265. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 19.25 MB on the Xeon W-2265.
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 12 / 24+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.8 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz+40% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total) | 19.25 MB+7% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | — |
| PassMark | 19,532 | 25,700+32% |
| 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 W-2265 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F) / not specified (Xeon W-2265). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Gaming Performance/Value | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-12400F launched at $174 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2265 debuted at $1039. At current prices ($110 vs $663), the Core i5-12400F is $553 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400F delivers 177.6 pts/$ vs 38.8 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2265 — making the Core i5-12400F the 128.3% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-12400F | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $174-83% | $1039 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110-83% | $663 |
| Performance per Dollar | 177.6+358% | 38.8 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2019 |
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