Xeon E5-2697 v4 vs Core i7-12700T

Xeon E5-2697 v4

18 Cores36 Thrd145 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2016

Core i7-12700T

12 Cores20 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2697 v4

18 / 36

20,990

0.0%

21,195

+1.0%

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. 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 E5-2697 v4

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

128%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

117%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

116%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

113%

#31

Xeon E5-2697 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12700T

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

33%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

105%

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

105%

#293

Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

105%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

31%

#294

Core i9-10900F

MSRP: $464|Avg: $300

105%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

29%

#295

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $429

105%

#296

Core i7-9700F

MSRP: $323|Avg: $200

105%

#297

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419

104%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

26%

#298

Core i5-9500F

MSRP: $187|Avg: $154

103%

#299

Core i9-11900KB

MSRP: $539|Avg: $350

103%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

24%

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

103%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

102%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

21%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

102%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

21%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

102%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

16%

#304

Celeron G5900

MSRP: $50|Avg: $42

102%

#305

Core 5 120

MSRP: $340|Avg: $340

101%

#306

Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

100%

#307

Core 3 100HL

MSRP: $306|Avg: $280

100%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

98%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

98%

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

98%

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

96%

#312

Core i9-10940X

MSRP: $784|Avg: $460

96%

#313

Core i9-10920X

MSRP: $689|Avg: $430

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-12700T (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2697 v4	Core i7-12700T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($337)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2697 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2697 v4	Core i7-12700T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($337)

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 E5-2697 v4 Benchmark Check

Core i7-12700T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2697 v4 and Core i7-12700T

Xeon E5-2697 v4

The Xeon E5-2697 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 4.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 20,990 points. Launch price was $2,702.

Core i7-12700T

The Core i7-12700T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,195 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2697 v4 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Core i7-12700T offers 12 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2697 v4 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2697 v4 versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-12700T — a 26.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-12700T (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2697 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-12700T uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2697 v4 scores 20,990 against the Core i7-12700T's 21,195 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-12700T. L3 cache: 45 MB on the Xeon E5-2697 v4 vs 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700T.

Feature	Xeon E5-2697 v4	Core i7-12700T
Cores / Threads	18 / 36+50%	12 / 20
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	4.7 GHz+31%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+64%	1.4 GHz
L3 Cache	45 MB+80%	25 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4.5 MB+260%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	20,990	21,195
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	21,568
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,256
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	9,560

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2697 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-12700T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2697 v4	Core i7-12700T
Socket	LGA2011	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2697 v4) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12700T). The Core i7-12700T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon E5-2697 v4 requires a dedicated GPU.