Xeon E-2488 vs Core i5-12400F
Xeon E-2488
Core i5-12400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2488
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2488 | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2488 | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) |
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 E-2488 and Core i5-12400F
Xeon E-2488
The Xeon E-2488 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 31,888 points. Launch price was $606.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2488 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E-2488 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2488 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 24% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2488 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon E-2488 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2488 scores 31,888 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 48.1% lead for the Xeon E-2488. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,000 vs 12,380 (19.1% advantage for the Xeon E-2488). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,100 vs 1,700, a 21.1% lead for the Xeon E-2488 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,000 vs 657 (179.2% advantage for the Xeon E-2488). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2488 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F.
| Feature | Xeon E-2488 | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.6 GHz+27% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+28% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+33% | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+60% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 31,888+63% | 19,532 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,000+21% | 12,380 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,100+24% | 1,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,000+1726% | 657 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: W680 (Xeon E-2488) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).
| Feature | Xeon E-2488 | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon E-2488 targets Entry-level Server / Workstation, Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Xeon E-2488 rivals Xeon E-2388G; Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.
| Feature | Xeon E-2488 | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Entry-level Server / Workstation | Gaming Performance/Value |
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