Xeon W-11865MLE
VS
Core i5-12450H

Xeon W-11865MLE vs Core i5-12450H

Intel

Xeon W-11865MLE

8 Cores16 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2021
VS
Intel

Core i5-12450H

8 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

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 i5-12450H

#119
Ryzen 7 PRO 250
MSRP: $400|Avg: $380
105%
#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
103%
#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
101%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
100%
#127
Core i5-12450H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 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 i5-12450H
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($350)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm)
✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-12450H ($0), 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 ($350 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon W-11865MLECore i5-12450H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($350)
More affordable ($0)

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 i5-12450H

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 i5-12450H

The Core i5-12450H 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 8 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,133 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Xeon W-11865MLE packs 8 cores / 16 threads, matching the Core i5-12450H's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-11865MLE versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12450H — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11865MLE (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon W-11865MLE uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-12450H uses Alder Lake-H (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-11865MLE scores 15,917 against the Core i5-12450H's 16,133 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i5-12450H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11865MLE vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-12450H.

FeatureXeon W-11865MLECore i5-12450H
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
8 / 12
Boost Clock
4.5 GHz+2%
4.4 GHz
Base Clock
1.5 GHz
2 GHz+33%
L3 Cache
24 MB (total)+100%
12 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)
Process
10 nm
Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture
Tiger Lake-H (2021)
Alder Lake-H (2022)
PassMark
15,917
16,133+1%
Geekbench 6 Single
2,100
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-11865MLE uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-12450H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon W-11865MLECore i5-12450H
Socket
FCBGA1787
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0
PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
28
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-11865MLE) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12450H). The Core i5-12450H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 12th Gen), while the Xeon W-11865MLE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12450H targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12450H rivals Ryzen 5 6600H.

FeatureXeon W-11865MLECore i5-12450H
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics for 12th Gen
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Performance Laptop