Xeon E5-4627 v4 vs Core i7-12700K

Xeon E5-4627 v4

10 Cores10 Thrd135 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2016

Core i7-12700K

12 Cores20 Thrd125 WWMax: 5 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-4627 v4

10 / 10

12,969

0.0%

34,347

+164.8%

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 E5-4627 v4 is positioned at rank #988 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 E5-4627 v4

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

40043%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

7561%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

6717%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

5189%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

74%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

72%

#988

Xeon E5-4627 v4

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $200

100%

#989

Xeon E5-4627 v3

MSRP: $2225|Avg: $200

98%

#990

Xeon X5660

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10

94%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

92%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

92%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

91%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

90%

#995

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

88%

#996

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

88%

#997

Xeon E-2144G

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

87%

#998

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

86%

#999

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

75%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

75%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

74%

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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-12700K (2021) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4627 v4	Core i7-12700K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($200)	⚠️ Higher cost ($285)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4627 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4627 v4	Core i7-12700K
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+86%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($200)	⚠️ Higher cost ($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 E5-4627 v4 Benchmark Check

Core i7-12700K Benchmark Check

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4627 v4 and Core i7-12700K

Xeon E5-4627 v4

The Xeon E5-4627 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 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,969 points. Launch price was $2,225.

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.

⚡

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4627 v4 packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Core i7-12700K offers 12 cores / 20 threads — the Core i7-12700K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-4627 v4 versus 5 GHz on the Core i7-12700K — a 43.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-12700K (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon E5-4627 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-12700K uses Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4627 v4 scores 12,969 against the Core i7-12700K's 34,347 — a 90.4% lead for the Core i7-12700K. L3 cache: 25 MB on the Xeon E5-4627 v4 vs 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700K.

Feature	Xeon E5-4627 v4	Core i7-12700K
Cores / Threads	10 / 10	12 / 20+20%
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	5 GHz+56%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.6 GHz+38%
L3 Cache	25 MB	25 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2.5 MB+100%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
PassMark	12,969	34,347+165%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,105	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	8,936	—

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4627 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-12700K uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Xeon E5-4627 v4 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 E5-4627 v4 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 128 — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-4627 v4) vs 2 (Core i7-12700K). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-4627 v4) vs 20 (Core i7-12700K) — the Xeon E5-4627 v4 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C610 (Xeon E5-4627 v4) and Z690,B660 (Core i7-12700K).

Feature	Xeon E5-4627 v4	Core i7-12700K
Socket	LGA2011	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	4800+119900%
Max RAM Capacity	1536 GB+1258291100%	128
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	40+100%	20

🔧

Advanced Features

Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon E5-4627 v4) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12700K). The Core i7-12700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon E5-4627 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-12700K rivals Ryzen 7 5800X.

Feature	Xeon E5-4627 v4	Core i7-12700K
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	Yes	VT-x, VT-d

💰

Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-4627 v4 launched at $2500 MSRP, while the Core i7-12700K debuted at $409. At current prices ($200 vs $285), the Xeon E5-4627 v4 is $85 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-4627 v4 delivers 64.8 pts/$ vs 120.5 pts/$ for the Core i7-12700K — making the Core i7-12700K the 60.1% better value option.