Xeon W-3275 vs Core i5-12400F

Xeon W-3275

28 Cores56 Thrd205 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2019

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-3275

28 / 56

41,267

+111.3%

19,532

0.0%

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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-3275

#484

EPYC 7773X

MSRP: $8800|Avg: $8800

112%

#485

Xeon Gold 6258R

MSRP: $3950|Avg: $1400

110%

#486

EPYC 9175F

MSRP: $4256|Avg: $3703

110%

#488

EPYC 9534

MSRP: $8803|Avg: $2999

109%

#489

EPYC 9654

MSRP: $11805|Avg: $5345

109%

#490

EPYC 7H12

MSRP: $6950|Avg: $1340

108%

#491

EPYC 7742

MSRP: $6950|Avg: $800

108%

#492

Xeon Platinum 8352M

MSRP: $4471|Avg: $4471

107%

#493

Xeon Platinum 8570

MSRP: $9595|Avg: $9595

105%

#494

EPYC 9184X

MSRP: $4928|Avg: $3750

104%

#495

Xeon Platinum 8470

MSRP: $9359|Avg: $9359

103%

#496

Xeon E7-8857 v2

MSRP: $3838|Avg: $2995

102%

#497

Xeon Gold 6148

MSRP: $3072|Avg: $290

102%

#498

Xeon E5-1681 V3

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $200

101%

#499

Xeon W-3275

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $1550

100%

#500

Xeon Gold 6138

MSRP: $2612|Avg: $300

99%

#501

Xeon E5-2690 v4

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

99%

#502

Xeon Platinum 8362

MSRP: $6236|Avg: $5740

98%

#503

Xeon W-3275M

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $4449

98%

#504

Xeon E5-2660 v3

MSRP: $1445|Avg: $150

97%

#505

Xeon E5-2679 v4

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $500

96%

#506

Xeon E5-2680 v3

MSRP: $1745|Avg: $212

92%

#507

Xeon Platinum 8562Y+

MSRP: $5945|Avg: $7000

91%

#508

Xeon E7-8895 v2

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $65

90%

#509

EPYC 9684X

MSRP: $14756|Avg: $14756

89%

#509

EPYC 9754

MSRP: $11900|Avg: $10631

89%

#511

Xeon D-1587

MSRP: $1652|Avg: $1443

89%

#512

Xeon E5-2687W v4

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $1138

89%

#513

Xeon W-3265

MSRP: $3684|Avg: $3400

88%

#514

Xeon E5-2658A V3

MSRP: $1832|Avg: $200

88%

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 ($1,550) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-3275 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-3275	Core i5-12400F
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,550)	✅ More affordable ($110)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 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 ($1,440 less, 93% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-3275	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+567%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,550)	✅ More affordable ($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-3275 Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-3275 and Core i5-12400F

Xeon W-3275

The Xeon W-3275 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 41,267 points. Launch price was $4,449.

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-3275 packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-3275 has 22 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3275 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 4.4% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3275 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon W-3275 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3275 scores 41,267 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 71.5% lead for the Xeon W-3275. L3 cache: 38.5 MB on the Xeon W-3275 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F.

Feature	Xeon W-3275	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	28 / 56+367%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+5%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	38.5 MB+114%	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	28 MB+2140%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	41,267+111%	19,532
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	12,380
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	657

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-3275 uses the LGA3647 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 3200 on the Xeon W-3275 versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F — the Xeon W-3275 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3275 supports up to 1024 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon W-3275) vs 2 (Core i5-12400F). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3275) vs 20 (Core i5-12400F) — the Xeon W-3275 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon W-3275) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	Xeon W-3275	Core i5-12400F
Socket	LGA3647	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	3200+63900%	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	1024	128 GB+13107100%
RAM Channels	6+200%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	64+220%	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-3275) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3275 rivals Threadripper 3970X; Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Xeon W-3275	Core i5-12400F
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Gaming Performance/Value

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-3275 launched at $4449 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($1550 vs $110), the Core i5-12400F is $1440 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3275 delivers 26.6 pts/$ vs 177.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400F — making the Core i5-12400F the 147.8% better value option.