Xeon E5-4640 v4 vs Core i5-12600HE
Xeon E5-4640 v4
Core i5-12600HE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4640 v4
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12600HE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-4640 v4 | Core i5-12600HE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,837) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-4640 v4 | Core i5-12600HE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,837) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5-4640 v4 and Core i5-12600HE
Xeon E5-4640 v4
The Xeon E5-4640 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 22,559 points. Launch price was $2,837.
Core i5-12600HE
The Core i5-12600HE 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,827 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-4640 v4 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, matching the Core i5-12600HE's 12 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-4640 v4 versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-12600HE — a 53.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-12600HE (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-4640 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-12600HE uses Alder Lake-H (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4640 v4 scores 22,559 against the Core i5-12600HE's 22,827 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i5-12600HE. L3 cache: 30 MB on the Xeon E5-4640 v4 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12600HE.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4640 v4 | Core i5-12600HE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 12 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 4.5 GHz+73% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.5 GHz+19% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB+67% | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+140% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Alder Lake-H (2022) |
| PassMark | 22,559 | 22,827+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,200 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-4640 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-12600HE uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4 2133 MHz on the Xeon E5-4640 v4 versus LPDDR5-5200 on the Core i5-12600HE — the Xeon E5-4640 v4 supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-12600HE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 1.5 TB — 190.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-4640 v4) vs 2 (Core i5-12600HE). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-4640 v4) vs 28 (Core i5-12600HE) — the Xeon E5-4640 v4 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4640 v4 | Core i5-12600HE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4 2133 MHz | LPDDR5-5200+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1.5 TB+2300% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40+43% | 28 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Xeon E5-4640 v4) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12600HE). The Core i5-12600HE includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Xeon E5-4640 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E5-4640 v4 targets Server, Core i5-12600HE targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-12600HE rivals Ryzen Embedded V3000.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4640 v4 | Core i5-12600HE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Server | Embedded |
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