Xeon W-1350P vs Core i5-12500

Xeon W-1350P

6 Cores12 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2021

Core i5-12500

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-1350P

6 / 12

19,611

0.0%

19,739

+0.7%

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-1350P

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

106%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

105%

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

100%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

100%

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

97%

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12500

#63

Ryzen 3 3300X

MSRP: $120|Avg: $90

106%

#64

Core i5-12600K

MSRP: $289|Avg: $185

106%

#65

Core Ultra 5 235

MSRP: $257|Avg: $269

105%

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

105%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

105%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

105%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

105%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

104%

#71

Core i5-14490F

MSRP: $209|Avg: $190

103%

#72

Core i5-12600KF

MSRP: $264|Avg: $190

103%

#73

Core i5-13600KF

MSRP: $249|Avg: $258

103%

#74

Ryzen 5 5500GT

MSRP: $125|Avg: $130

103%

#75

Ryzen 7 1700

MSRP: $140|Avg: $185

75%

#75

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

MSRP: $309|Avg: $140

102%

#76

Ryzen 7 7700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

101%

#77

Ryzen 9 5900XT

MSRP: $349|Avg: $311

101%

#78

Core i5-12500

MSRP: $212|Avg: $140

100%

#79

Core i5-14600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $275

100%

#80

Ryzen 7 7700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $246

99%

#81

Core i5-13400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $180

99%

#82

Core i3-12100T

MSRP: $125|Avg: $90

98%

#83

Core i7-11700F

MSRP: $298|Avg: $150

98%

#84

Core i3-10105F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $65

97%

#85

Core i5-9400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

97%

#86

Core i7-12700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

97%

#87

Core i5-12490F

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

96%

#88

Ryzen 5 5600GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $150

96%

#89

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

96%

#90

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

95%

#91

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

95%

#92

Ryzen 5 8600G

MSRP: $229|Avg: $190

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 ($250) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-1350P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-1350P	Core i5-12500
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($140)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-12500 ($140), 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 ($110 less, 44% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-1350P	Core i5-12500
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+80%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($140)

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-1350P Benchmark Check

Core i5-12500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-1350P and Core i5-12500

Xeon W-1350P

The Xeon W-1350P 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 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,611 points. Launch price was $311.

Core i5-12500

The Core i5-12500 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 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 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: 19,739 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon W-1350P and Core i5-12500 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1350P versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-12500 — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1350P (base: 4 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon W-1350P uses the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-12500 uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1350P scores 19,611 against the Core i5-12500's 19,739 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-12500. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1350P vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12500.

Feature	Xeon W-1350P	Core i5-12500
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+11%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+33%	3 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	19,611	19,739
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	12,978
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,319
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	9,003

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-1350P uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-12500 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W-1350P	Core i5-12500
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-1350P) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-12500). The Core i5-12500 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon W-1350P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12500 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-12500 rivals Ryzen 5 5500.

Feature	Xeon W-1350P	Core i5-12500
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Productivity

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-1350P launched at $311 MSRP, while the Core i5-12500 debuted at $212. At current prices ($250 vs $140), the Core i5-12500 is $110 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1350P delivers 78.4 pts/$ vs 141.0 pts/$ for the Core i5-12500 — making the Core i5-12500 the 57% better value option.