Xeon D-2775TE vs Core i5-12600K
Xeon D-2775TE
Core i5-12600K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2775TE
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12600K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-2775TE | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($185) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-2775TE | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($185) |
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 Xeon D-2775TE and Core i5-12600K
Xeon D-2775TE
The Xeon D-2775TE 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,299 points. Launch price was $1,751.
Core i5-12600K
The Core i5-12600K 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 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,586 points. Launch price was $289.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-2775TE packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Core i5-12600K offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon D-2775TE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2775TE versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i5-12600K — a 45% clock advantage for the Core i5-12600K (base: 2 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon D-2775TE uses the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-12600K uses Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-2775TE scores 27,299 against the Core i5-12600K's 27,586 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-12600K. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2775TE vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-12600K.
| Feature | Xeon D-2775TE | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+60% | 10 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 4.9 GHz+58% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+85% |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB (total)+25% | 20 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) | Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021) |
| PassMark | 27,299 | 27,586+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 17,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,472 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,863 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-2775TE uses the FCBGA2579 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-12600K uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-2775TE | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2579 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon D-2775TE) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-12600K). The Core i5-12600K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon D-2775TE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12600K targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-12600K rivals Ryzen 5 5600X.
| Feature | Xeon D-2775TE | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
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