Xeon Gold 6238R vs Core i5-12400F

Xeon Gold 6238R

28 Cores56 Thrd165 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon Gold 6238R

28 / 56

34,751

+77.9%

19,532

0.0%

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 Gold 6238R

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

128%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

100%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

86%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

82%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

82%

#59

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

MSRP: $409|Avg: $450

78%

#60

Xeon Platinum 8571N

MSRP: $599|Avg: $418

78%

#61

Xeon Platinum 8270

MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A

78%

#62

EPYC 4464P

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

75%

#63

EPYC 4345P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

75%

#64

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

74%

#65

EPYC 4364P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $334

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

121%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

118%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

116%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

115%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

113%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

113%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

109%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

106%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

106%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

105%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

104%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

103%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

102%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

102%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

100%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

100%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

99%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

98%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

98%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

98%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

95%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

93%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

92%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

91%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

91%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

91%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

91%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

90%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

90%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

90%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($2,612) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 6238R is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6238R	Core i5-12400F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,612)	✅ More affordable ($110)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-12400F ($110), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($2,502 less, 96% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6238R	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1235%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,612)	✅ More affordable ($110)

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 Gold 6238R Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6238R and Core i5-12400F

Xeon Gold 6238R

The Xeon Gold 6238R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 34,751 points. Launch price was $2,612.

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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6238R packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Gold 6238R has 22 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6238R versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6238R uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6238R scores 34,751 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 56.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6238R. Multi-core Geekbench: 21,433 vs 657 (188.1% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6238R). L3 cache: 38.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6238R vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6238R	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	28 / 56+367%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.4 GHz+10%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.5 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	38.5 MB+114%	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	28 MB+2140%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	34,751+78%	19,532
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	12,380
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	21,433+3162%	657

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6238R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 6238R versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F — the Core i5-12400F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-12400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 1 TB — 196.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6238R) vs 2 (Core i5-12400F). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6238R) vs 20 (Core i5-12400F) — the Xeon Gold 6238R offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621,C622,C624,C627,C628 (Xeon Gold 6238R) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	Xeon Gold 6238R	Core i5-12400F
Socket	LGA3647	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	1 TB+700%	128 GB
RAM Channels	6+200%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	48+140%	20

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Advanced Features

Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6238R targets Server, Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6238R rivals Xeon Gold 6248R; Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.