CPU
GPU
Xeon Gold 5215
Core i5-12400T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5215
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5215 | Core i5-12400T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($192) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5215 | Core i5-12400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($192) |
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 Gold 5215 and Core i5-12400T
Xeon Gold 5215
The Xeon Gold 5215 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 13.75 MB. L2 cache: 10 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 15,757 points. Launch price was $1,221.
Core i5-12400T
The Core i5-12400T 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,543 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5215 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i5-12400T offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Gold 5215 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5215 versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-12400T — a 21.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400T (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5215 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-12400T uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5215 scores 15,757 against the Core i5-12400T's 15,543 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 5215. L3 cache: 13.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 5215 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400T.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5215 | Core i5-12400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+67% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+39% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 13.75 MB | 18 MB (total)+31% |
| L2 Cache | 10 MB+700% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 15,757+1% | 15,543 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,650 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 7,800 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5215 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-12400T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5215 | Core i5-12400T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | 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 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Gold 5215) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400T). The Core i5-12400T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 730), while the Xeon Gold 5215 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12400T targets Office/Home Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5215 | Core i5-12400T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Office/Home Desktop |
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