Xeon E-2456 vs Core i5-12600H

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 Xeon E-2456

#201

Xeon Gold 6248R

MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A

106%

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

103%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

100%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

100%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

97%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

95%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

95%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

94%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

93%

#225

Xeon W-1250

MSRP: $285|Avg: $333

93%

#226

EPYC 9135

MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95

92%

#227

Xeon E-2378

MSRP: $362|Avg: $562

91%

#228

Xeon w3-2525

MSRP: $609|Avg: $800

91%

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12600H

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

126%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

120%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

115%

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

104%

#29

Core i5-12600H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

97%

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

88%

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

84%

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 ($289) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2456 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E-2456	Core i5-12600H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($289)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-12600H ($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 ($289 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E-2456	Core i5-12600H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($289)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2456 and Core i5-12600H

Xeon E-2456

The Xeon E-2456 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 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): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 20,705 points. Launch price was $375.

Core i5-12600H

The Core i5-12600H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,871 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E-2456 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-12600H offers 12 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-12600H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2456 versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-12600H — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2456 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon E-2456 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-12600H uses Alder Lake-H (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2456 scores 20,705 against the Core i5-12600H's 20,871 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-12600H. Both processors carry 18 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon E-2456	Core i5-12600H
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	12 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+13%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+22%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Alder Lake-H (2022)
PassMark	20,705	20,871
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,200

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2456 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-12600H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E-2456	Core i5-12600H
Socket	LGA1700	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	28

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2456) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12600H). The Core i5-12600H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Xeon E-2456 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12600H targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12600H rivals Ryzen 5 6600H.