Xeon W-2195 vs Core i5-12400F

Xeon W-2195

18 Cores36 Thrd140 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2017

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-2195

18 / 36

27,977

+43.2%

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 W-2195

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

100%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

78%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

67%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

65%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

64%

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 ($5) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2195 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-2195	Core i5-12400F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 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 ($105 less, 2100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-2195	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+3051%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($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 W-2195 Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2195 and Core i5-12400F

Xeon W-2195

The Xeon W-2195 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 September 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 27,977 points. Launch price was $2,553.

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 W-2195 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-2195 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2195 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon W-2195 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2195 scores 27,977 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 35.6% lead for the Xeon W-2195. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 21,000 vs 12,380 (51.6% advantage for the Xeon W-2195). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,300 vs 1,700, a 26.7% lead for the Core i5-12400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,002 vs 657 (175.3% advantage for the Xeon W-2195). L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2195 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F.

Feature	Xeon W-2195	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	18 / 36+200%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.4 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.5 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	24.75 MB (total)+38%	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+25%
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	27,977+43%	19,532
Cinebench R23 Multi	21,000+70%	12,380
Geekbench 6 Single	1,300	1,700+31%
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,002+1422%	657

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2195 uses the LGA2011 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 DDR4-2666 on the Xeon W-2195 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 Xeon W-2195 supports up to 512 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon W-2195) vs 2 (Core i5-12400F). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon W-2195) vs 20 (Core i5-12400F) — the Xeon W-2195 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C422 (Xeon W-2195) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	Xeon W-2195	Core i5-12400F
Socket	LGA2011	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	512 GB+300%	128 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	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 W-2195 targets Scientific Workstation / Data Analysis, Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Xeon W-2195 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 1950X; Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Xeon W-2195	Core i5-12400F
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Scientific Workstation / Data Analysis	Gaming Performance/Value

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-2195 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($5 vs $110), the Xeon W-2195 is $105 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2195 delivers 5595.4 pts/$ vs 177.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400F — making the Xeon W-2195 the 187.7% better value option.