Xeon D-1712TR vs Core i5-10400H

Xeon D-1712TR

4 Cores8 Thrd40 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2022

Core i5-10400H

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon D-1712TR

4 / 8

8,155

0.0%

8,246

+1.1%

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. The Xeon D-1712TR is positioned at rank 361 and the Core i5-10400H is on rank 652, so the Xeon D-1712TR offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1712TR

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5096%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

962%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

855%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

660%

#257

Xeon W-1290

MSRP: $498|Avg: $300

99%

#258

EPYC 9124

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $1083

99%

#361

Xeon D-1712TR

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#362

Xeon E5-2667 v2

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#367

Xeon E5-1410

MSRP: $120|Avg: $55

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400H

#640

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

890%

#641

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

877%

#642

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

805%

#643

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

801%

#644

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

794%

#646

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

767%

#647

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

735%

#648

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

734%

#649

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

714%

#652

Core i5-10400H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#662

Athlon II P360

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

98%

#665

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#666

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

98%

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-1712TR is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon D-1712TR	Core i5-10400H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-10400H ($0), 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 ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon D-1712TR	Core i5-10400H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Xeon D-1712TR Benchmark Check

Core i5-10400H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1712TR and Core i5-10400H

Xeon D-1712TR

The Xeon D-1712TR 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 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,155 points. Launch price was $263.

Core i5-10400H

The Core i5-10400H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,246 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon D-1712TR and Core i5-10400H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1712TR versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-10400H — a 39% clock advantage for the Core i5-10400H (base: 2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon D-1712TR uses the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-10400H uses Comet Lake-H (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1712TR scores 8,155 against the Core i5-10400H's 8,246 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-10400H. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon D-1712TR vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400H.

Feature	Xeon D-1712TR	Core i5-10400H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	4.6 GHz+48%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.6 GHz+30%
L3 Cache	10 MB (total)+67%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256K (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)	Comet Lake-H (2020)
PassMark	8,155	8,246+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,391

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1712TR uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-10400H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon D-1712TR	Core i5-10400H
Socket	FCBGA2227	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon D-1712TR) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-10400H). The Core i5-10400H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon D-1712TR requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10400H targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400H rivals Ryzen 5 4600H.