Xeon W-11865MLE
VS
Core i5-10400F

Xeon W-11865MLE vs Core i5-10400F

Intel

Xeon W-11865MLE

8 Cores16 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2021
VS
Intel

Core i5-10400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2020

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.

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 W-11865MLE

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
6098%
#1
Core i9-9990XE
MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A
44%
#2
Xeon W-11855M
MSRP: $450|Avg: $200
114%
#3
Xeon W-11955M
MSRP: $623|Avg: $450
102%
#4
Xeon W-11865MLE
MSRP: $467|Avg: $350
100%
#5
Xeon W-11865MRE
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
96%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1151%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1023%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
790%
#16
EPYC 7302
MSRP: $978|Avg: $109
786%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400F

#92
Ryzen 5 8600G
MSRP: $229|Avg: $190
104%
#93
Core i7-13700KF
MSRP: $384|Avg: $350
102%
#94
Ryzen 7 9700X
MSRP: $359|Avg: $285
102%
#95
Ryzen 9 7900
MSRP: $429|Avg: $370
102%
#96
Core Ultra 5 235T
MSRP: $247|Avg: $247
102%
#97
Ryzen 9 5950X
MSRP: $799|Avg: $350
101%
#98
Ryzen 9 7900X3D
MSRP: $599|Avg: $389
101%
#99
Core i5-14400F
MSRP: $196|Avg: $199
101%
#100
Core i5-14400
MSRP: $221|Avg: $197
101%
#101
Core i5-13400
MSRP: $221|Avg: $185
101%
#102
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
MSRP: $699|Avg: $486
100%
#103
Core i5-11600
MSRP: $213|Avg: $140
100%
#104
Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
MSRP: $259|Avg: $160
100%
#105
Core i9-12900K
MSRP: $589|Avg: $322
100%
#106
Ryzen 7 5800XT
MSRP: $249|Avg: $219
100%
#107
Core i5-10400F
MSRP: $160|Avg: $102
100%
#108
Core i9-12900KF
MSRP: $564|Avg: $320
100%
#109
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
MSRP: $209|Avg: $120
100%
#110
Ryzen 5 4600GE
MSRP: $200|Avg: $125
100%
#111
Core i5-10500T
MSRP: $226|Avg: $80
99%
#112
Core i5-14600
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
99%
#113
Core i7-14700F
MSRP: $359|Avg: $330
98%
#114
Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
MSRP: $89|Avg: $52
98%
#115
Core i9-14900K
MSRP: $589|Avg: $469
98%
#116
Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
MSRP: $146|Avg: $146
97%
#117
Core i7-13790F
MSRP: $392|Avg: $350
97%
#118
Core i5-14500
MSRP: $239|Avg: $251
97%
#119
Core i5-11600KF
MSRP: $237|Avg: $157
97%
#120
Ryzen 5 5600XT
MSRP: $192|Avg: $180
97%
#121
Core i5-13600
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
97%
#122
Core i3-13100F
MSRP: $109|Avg: $119
96%
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 ($350) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-11865MLE is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon W-11865MLECore i5-10400F
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($350)
More affordable ($102)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm)
✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-10400F ($102), 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 ($248 less, 71% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon W-11865MLECore i5-10400F
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+181%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($350)
More affordable ($102)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-11865MLE and Core i5-10400F

Intel

Xeon W-11865MLE

The Xeon W-11865MLE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 August 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,917 points. Launch price was $467.

Intel

Core i5-10400F

The Core i5-10400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,029 points. Launch price was $155.

Processing Power

The Xeon W-11865MLE packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-10400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-11865MLE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-11865MLE versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F — a 4.5% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11865MLE (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon W-11865MLE uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-10400F uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-11865MLE scores 15,917 against the Core i5-10400F's 13,029 — a 20% lead for the Xeon W-11865MLE. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11865MLE vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F.

FeatureXeon W-11865MLECore i5-10400F
Cores / Threads
8 / 16+33%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
4.5 GHz+5%
4.3 GHz
Base Clock
1.5 GHz
2.9 GHz+93%
L3 Cache
24 MB (total)+100%
12 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)+400%
256K (per core)
Process
10 nm-29%
14 nm
Architecture
Tiger Lake-H (2021)
Comet Lake (2020−2025)
PassMark
15,917+22%
13,029
Cinebench R23 Multi
8,191
Geekbench 6 Single
1,454
Geekbench 6 Multi
5,783
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-11865MLE uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-10400F uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon W-11865MLECore i5-10400F
Socket
FCBGA1787
LGA1200
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+67%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-11865MLE) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F). Primary use case: Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.

FeatureXeon W-11865MLECore i5-10400F
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Gaming
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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-11865MLE launched at $467 MSRP, while the Core i5-10400F debuted at $160. At current prices ($350 vs $102), the Core i5-10400F is $248 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-11865MLE delivers 45.5 pts/$ vs 127.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-10400F — making the Core i5-10400F the 95% better value option.

FeatureXeon W-11865MLECore i5-10400F
MSRP
$467
$160-66%
Avg Price (30d)
$350
$102-71%
Performance per Dollar
45.5
127.7+181%
Release Date
2021
2020