Xeon D-1718T vs Core i7-12700K

Xeon D-1718T

4 Cores8 Thrd46 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2022

Core i7-12700K

12 Cores20 Thrd125 WWMax: 5 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon D-1718T

4 / 8

9,674

0.0%

34,347

+255.0%

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. The Xeon D-1718T is positioned at rank #451 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Xeon D-1718T

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6488%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1225%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1088%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

841%

#290

Xeon Gold 5420+

MSRP: $1848|Avg: $1848

98%

#292

Xeon w7-2575X

MSRP: $1689|Avg: $1860

98%

#294

Xeon Gold 6444Y

MSRP: $3622|Avg: N/A

97%

#295

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

MSRP: $2649|Avg: $2782

97%

#296

Xeon Platinum 8380

MSRP: $2010|Avg: $965

97%

#451

Xeon D-1718T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $302

100%

#452

Xeon D-1622

MSRP: $195|Avg: $170

99%

#453

Xeon E3-1290 v2

MSRP: $885|Avg: $125

99%

#454

Xeon E5-2420 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $112

99%

#455

Xeon E3-1285 v6

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

99%

#456

Xeon E3-1268L v5

MSRP: $377|Avg: $93

99%

#460

Xeon E5-1428L V2

MSRP: $494|Avg: $83

98%

#461

Xeon E5-1428L

MSRP: $480|Avg: N/A

98%

#463

Xeon E5-2620 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $54

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12700K

#113

Core i7-14700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $330

104%

#114

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G

MSRP: $89|Avg: $52

104%

#115

Core i9-14900K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $469

104%

#116

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

103%

#117

Core i7-13790F

MSRP: $392|Avg: $350

103%

#118

Core i5-14500

MSRP: $239|Avg: $251

103%

#119

Core i5-11600KF

MSRP: $237|Avg: $157

103%

#120

Ryzen 5 5600XT

MSRP: $192|Avg: $180

103%

#121

Core i5-13600

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

102%

#122

Core i3-13100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $119

102%

#123

Ryzen 5 5600G

MSRP: $259|Avg: $160

102%

#124

Core Ultra 9 285K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

102%

#125

Core i5-13400E

MSRP: $221|Avg: $221

101%

#126

Ryzen 7 8700F

MSRP: $270|Avg: $257

101%

#127

Core i9-14900KF

MSRP: $564|Avg: $480

101%

#128

Core i7-12700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $285

100%

#129

Core i9-13900KF

MSRP: $599|Avg: $480

100%

#130

Core i7-12700

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#131

Core Ultra 5 245T

MSRP: $270|Avg: $270

100%

#132

Core i5-8500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $80

99%

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

98%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

98%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

98%

#136

Core i5-13500

MSRP: $242|Avg: $264

98%

#137

Ryzen 7 8700G

MSRP: $329|Avg: $269

98%

#138

Core i7-14700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $348

98%

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

97%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

97%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

97%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

96%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

95%

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 ($302) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon D-1718T is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon D-1718T	Core i7-12700K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($302)	✅ More affordable ($285)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-12700K ($285), 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 ($17 less, 6% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon D-1718T	Core i7-12700K
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+276%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($302)	✅ More affordable ($285)

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-1718T Benchmark Check

Core i7-12700K Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1718T and Core i7-12700K

Xeon D-1718T

The Xeon D-1718T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,674 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i7-12700K

The Core i7-12700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 November 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021) architecture. It features 12 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,347 points. Launch price was $409.

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Processing Power

The Xeon D-1718T packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-12700K offers 12 cores / 20 threads — the Core i7-12700K has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1718T versus 5 GHz on the Core i7-12700K — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-12700K (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-12700K is built on the Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-1718T scores 9,674 against the Core i7-12700K's 34,347 — a 112.1% lead for the Core i7-12700K. L3 cache: 10 MB on the Xeon D-1718T vs 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700K.

Feature	Xeon D-1718T	Core i7-12700K
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	12 / 20+200%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	5 GHz+43%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.6 GHz+38%
L3 Cache	10 MB	25 MB (total)+150%
L2 Cache	—	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Architecture	—	Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
PassMark	9,674	34,347+255%
Geekbench 6 Single	900	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,500	—

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1718T uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-12700K uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon D-1718T versus 4800 on the Core i7-12700K — the Core i7-12700K supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon D-1718T supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Xeon D-1718T) vs 20 (Core i7-12700K) — the Core i7-12700K offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Xeon D-1718T) and Z690,B660 (Core i7-12700K).

Feature	Xeon D-1718T	Core i7-12700K
Socket	FCBGA2227	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	4800+119900%
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB+209715100%	128
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	20+25%

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-12700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon D-1718T supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. The Core i7-12700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon D-1718T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon D-1718T targets Server/Edge. Direct competitor: Core i7-12700K rivals Ryzen 7 5800X.

Feature	Xeon D-1718T	Core i7-12700K
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	None	Intel UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Server/Edge	—

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Value Analysis

The Xeon D-1718T launched at $302 MSRP, while the Core i7-12700K debuted at $409. At current prices ($302 vs $285), the Core i7-12700K is $17 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon D-1718T delivers 32.0 pts/$ vs 120.5 pts/$ for the Core i7-12700K — making the Core i7-12700K the 116% better value option.