Xeon w5-2545 vs Core i5-12400F
Xeon w5-2545
Core i5-12400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w5-2545
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w5-2545 | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,100) | ✅ More affordable ($110) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w5-2545 | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+379%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,100) | ✅ More affordable ($110) |
Performance Check
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 w5-2545 and Core i5-12400F
Xeon w5-2545
The Xeon w5-2545 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 210 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 40,782 points. Launch price was $889.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon w5-2545 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon w5-2545 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon w5-2545 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 6.6% clock advantage for the Xeon w5-2545 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon w5-2545 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w5-2545 scores 40,782 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 70.5% lead for the Xeon w5-2545. L3 cache: 30 MB on the Xeon w5-2545 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F.
| Feature | Xeon w5-2545 | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+100% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+7% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+40% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB+67% | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+60% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 40,782+109% | 19,532 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 12,380 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 657 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w5-2545 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon w5-2545 versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F — the Xeon w5-2545 supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon w5-2545 supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon w5-2545) vs 2 (Core i5-12400F). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon w5-2545) vs 20 (Core i5-12400F) — the Xeon w5-2545 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon w5-2545) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).
| Feature | Xeon w5-2545 | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+95900% | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 | 128 GB+6553500% |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+220% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon w5-2545) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). Primary use case: Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Xeon w5-2545 rivals Threadripper 7960X; Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.
| Feature | Xeon w5-2545 | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Gaming Performance/Value |
Value Analysis
The Xeon w5-2545 launched at $889 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($1100 vs $110), the Core i5-12400F is $990 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon w5-2545 delivers 37.1 pts/$ vs 177.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400F — making the Core i5-12400F the 130.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon w5-2545 | Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $889 | $174-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1100 | $110-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.1 | 177.6+379% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2022 |
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