Core i5-12400F vs Xeon W-3365

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Xeon W-3365

32 Cores64 Thrd270 WWMax: 4 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-12400F

6 / 12

19,532

0.0%

57,312

+193.4%

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 W-3365

#384

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

MSRP: $7349|Avg: $7999

111%

#385

EPYC 9375F

MSRP: $5306|Avg: $108

110%

#386

Xeon w9-3475X

MSRP: $3739|Avg: $3930

106%

#388

EPYC 9254

MSRP: $3761|Avg: $1099

104%

#389

Xeon Gold 5220R

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1015

104%

#390

EPYC 9555P

MSRP: $7983|Avg: $6130

104%

#391

Xeon Gold 5218

MSRP: $1273|Avg: $500

104%

#392

EPYC 9374F

MSRP: $4850|Avg: $3466

103%

#393

Xeon Gold 6448Y

MSRP: $3583|Avg: N/A

103%

#394

EPYC 9454

MSRP: $5225|Avg: $576

103%

#395

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $1000

102%

#396

Xeon Platinum 8461V

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4491

102%

#397

Xeon W-3235

MSRP: $1538|Avg: $1538

101%

#398

Xeon w9-3595X

MSRP: $5889|Avg: $6000

101%

#399

Xeon W-3365

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

100%

#400

EPYC 7713P

MSRP: $5010|Avg: $2443

99%

#401

Xeon W-2145

MSRP: $1113|Avg: $145

99%

#402

EPYC 9475F

MSRP: $7592|Avg: $7592

98%

#403

Xeon Gold 6554S

MSRP: $3157|Avg: $2836

98%

#405

Xeon 6737P

MSRP: $4995|Avg: $4995

97%

#406

Xeon Gold 6342

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $3000

97%

#407

Xeon Gold 6438N

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $3351

96%

#408

Xeon 6747P

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

96%

#410

Xeon W-3175X

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $2999

94%

#411

Xeon w9-3495X

MSRP: $5889|Avg: $6333

94%

#412

Xeon Gold 5320T

MSRP: $1977|Avg: $1379

93%

#413

EPYC 7643

MSRP: $4995|Avg: $2750

93%

#414

Xeon Gold 6330N

MSRP: $2389|Avg: $1798

93%

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 ($3,499) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-3365 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	Xeon W-3365
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($110)	⚠️ Higher cost ($3,499)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 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 ($3,389 less, 97% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i5-12400F	Xeon W-3365
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+984%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($110)	⚠️ Higher cost ($3,499)

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 W-3365 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12400F and Xeon W-3365

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-3365

The Xeon W-3365 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-07-29. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 57,312 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-3365 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon W-3365 has 26 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F versus 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3365 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i5-12400F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon W-3365 uses Ice Lake-W (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12400F scores 19,532 against the Xeon W-3365's 57,312 — a 98.3% lead for the Xeon W-3365. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,700 vs 1,960, a 14.2% lead for the Xeon W-3365 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 657 vs 16,817 (185% advantage for the Xeon W-3365). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F vs 48 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3365.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Xeon W-3365
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	32 / 64+433%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+10%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.7 GHz+8%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	48 MB (total)+167%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Ice Lake-W (2021)
PassMark	19,532	57,312+193%
Cinebench R23 Multi	12,380	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,700	1,960+15%
Geekbench 6 Multi	657	16,817+2460%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-12400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-3365 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F versus DDR4-3200 on the Xeon W-3365 — the Core i5-12400F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3365 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-12400F) vs 8 (Xeon W-3365). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-12400F) vs 64 (Xeon W-3365) — the Xeon W-3365 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F) and Intel C621A (Xeon W-3365).

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Xeon W-3365
Socket	LGA1700	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	4096 GB+3100%
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	64+220%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F) vs true (Xeon W-3365). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600; Xeon W-3365 rivals EPYC 7543.

Feature	Core i5-12400F	Xeon W-3365
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	true
Target Use	Gaming Performance/Value	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-12400F launched at $174 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3365 debuted at $3499. At current prices ($110 vs $3499), the Core i5-12400F is $3389 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12400F delivers 177.6 pts/$ vs 16.4 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3365 — making the Core i5-12400F the 166.2% better value option.