Xeon W-1350 vs Core i5-12400

Xeon W-1350

6 Cores12 Thrd80 WWMax: 5 GHz2021

Core i5-12400

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-1350

6 / 12

18,742

0.0%

18,794

+0.3%

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-1350

#86

Xeon Platinum 8260

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

104%

#97

Xeon Silver 4314

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

100%

#98

Xeon W-1350

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

100%

#99

Xeon W-1370P

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

100%

#106

Xeon Gold 6143

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400

#179

Core i5-12500E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $200

106%

#180

Core i9-11900

MSRP: $439|Avg: $220

106%

#181

Core i7-12700E

MSRP: $314|Avg: $278

106%

#182

Core i3-14100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $135

106%

#183

Core i5-13400T

MSRP: $221|Avg: $200

105%

#184

Core i3-12300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

104%

#185

Core i5-10505

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

104%

#186

Ryzen 3 4300G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#187

Ryzen 9 3950X

MSRP: $749|Avg: $389

103%

#188

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G

MSRP: $165|Avg: $165

102%

#189

Ryzen 7 4700GE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

102%

#190

Core i5-10400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $100

102%

#191

Core i5-10600KF

MSRP: $250|Avg: $145

101%

#192

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

101%

#193

Core i9-12900F

MSRP: $494|Avg: $370

101%

#194

Core i5-12400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $195

100%

#195

Ryzen 5 7400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

100%

#196

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $589

99%

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

99%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

99%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

98%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

98%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

98%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

97%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

96%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

95%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

95%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

95%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

94%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

94%

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 ($255) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-1350 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-1350	Core i5-12400
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($255)	✅ More affordable ($195)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-12400 ($195), 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 ($60 less, 24% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-1350	Core i5-12400
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+31%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($255)	✅ More affordable ($195)

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 W-1350 Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-1350 and Core i5-12400

Xeon W-1350

The Xeon W-1350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,742 points. Launch price was $255.

Core i5-12400

The Core i5-12400 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: 18,794 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon W-1350 and Core i5-12400 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon W-1350 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400 — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1350 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon W-1350 uses the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-12400 uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1350 scores 18,742 against the Core i5-12400's 18,794 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-12400. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,140 vs 2,381, a 10.7% lead for the Core i5-12400 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,104 vs 10,632 (15.5% advantage for the Core i5-12400). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1350 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400.

Feature	Xeon W-1350	Core i5-12400
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5 GHz+14%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+32%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	18 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Rocket Lake-S (2021)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	18,742	18,794
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	12,400
Geekbench 6 Single	2,140	2,381+11%
Geekbench 6 Multi	9,104	10,632+17%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-1350 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-12400 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Xeon W-1350 versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400 — the Core i5-12400 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: W580,C252,C256 (Xeon W-1350) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400).

Feature	Xeon W-1350	Core i5-12400
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon W-1350) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics P750 (Xeon W-1350) and UHD Graphics 730 (Core i5-12400) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12400 targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i5-12400 rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Xeon W-1350	Core i5-12400
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics P750	UHD Graphics 730
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	Yes	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Gaming Performance/Value

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-1350 launched at $255 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400 debuted at $209. At current prices ($255 vs $195), the Core i5-12400 is $60 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1350 delivers 73.5 pts/$ vs 96.4 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400 — making the Core i5-12400 the 26.9% better value option.