Xeon D-2712T
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Xeon D-2712T

Intel

PassMark

7,990

24 February 2022 (3 years ago)
65 Watt
Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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Overview

The Xeon D-2712T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,990 points. Launch price was $349.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon D-2712T across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low122 FPS
medium106 FPS
high96 FPS
ultra74 FPS
1440p
low107 FPS
medium94 FPS
high87 FPS
ultra68 FPS
4k
low76 FPS
medium70 FPS
high56 FPS
ultra42 FPS
Elden Ring

Elden Ring

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Final Fantasy XIV

Final Fantasy XIV

1080p
low200 FPS
medium193 FPS
high154 FPS
ultra119 FPS
1440p
low196 FPS
medium173 FPS
high140 FPS
ultra101 FPS
4k
low103 FPS
medium95 FPS
high83 FPS
ultra58 FPS
Fortnite

Fortnite

1080p
low200 FPS
medium200 FPS
high125 FPS
ultra86 FPS
1440p
low151 FPS
medium122 FPS
high86 FPS
ultra58 FPS
4k
low81 FPS
medium68 FPS
high56 FPS
ultra40 FPS
Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy

1080p
low138 FPS
medium125 FPS
high106 FPS
ultra73 FPS
1440p
low103 FPS
medium91 FPS
high76 FPS
ultra55 FPS
4k
low66 FPS
medium57 FPS
high46 FPS
ultra40 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low200 FPS
medium200 FPS
high200 FPS
ultra200 FPS
1440p
low200 FPS
medium200 FPS
high200 FPS
ultra200 FPS
4k
low200 FPS
medium200 FPS
high200 FPS
ultra192 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2

Left 4 Dead 2

1080p
low200 FPS
medium200 FPS
high200 FPS
ultra200 FPS
1440p
low200 FPS
medium200 FPS
high200 FPS
ultra200 FPS
4k
low200 FPS
medium200 FPS
high185 FPS
ultra168 FPS
Minecraft

Minecraft

1080p
low200 FPS
medium200 FPS
high200 FPS
ultra151 FPS
1440p
low200 FPS
medium200 FPS
high173 FPS
ultra122 FPS
4k
low200 FPS
medium200 FPS
high112 FPS
ultra68 FPS
Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

1080p
low200 FPS
medium200 FPS
high200 FPS
ultra197 FPS
1440p
low200 FPS
medium200 FPS
high199 FPS
ultra164 FPS
4k
low135 FPS
medium116 FPS
high107 FPS
ultra95 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low164 FPS
medium130 FPS
high103 FPS
ultra80 FPS
1440p
low137 FPS
medium107 FPS
high84 FPS
ultra66 FPS
4k
low65 FPS
medium54 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra33 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon D-2712T specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Xeon D-2712T is a 4-core / 8-thread processor based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3 GHz from a base frequency of 1.9 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 15 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 1.25 MB (per core) of L2 cache and 80 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 7,990, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Aging generation product.

SpecificationXeon D-2712T
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units4C / 8T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost3 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency1.9 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designIce Lake-D (2022−2023)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient10 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores15 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data1.25 MB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache80 kB (per core)
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleYes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score7,990
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-2712T fits into the FCBGA2579 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR4 memory.

SpecificationXeon D-2712T
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorserver
SocketMotherboard socket requiredFCBGA2579
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 4.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR4
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers1
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Power & Cooling

The Xeon D-2712T has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 65 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationXeon D-2712T
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload65 Watt
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #1462 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationXeon D-2712T
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$349
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#1462
Release DateLaunch date24 February 2022 (3 years ago)
Release Year2022
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

7 specs

Typeserver
DesignerIntel
Launch Price$349
ManufacturerIntel
Release Date24 February 2022 (3 years ago)
Architecture CodenameIce Lake-D (2022−2023)
Performance Ranking Position1462

Technical Specifications

11 specs

Cores4
Threads8
L1 Cache80 kB (per core)
L2 Cache1.25 MB (per core)
L3 Cache15 MB (total)
Max Frequency3 GHz
64-Bit Support+
Base Frequency1.9 GHz
Performance Cores4
Process Technology10 nm
Windows 11 Compatible+

Compatibility

4 specs

SocketFCBGA2579
PCIe GenerationPCIe 4.0
Power Consumption (TDP)65 Watt
Max Processors In Config1

Memory

4 specs

RAM TypesDDR4
Memory Channels4
ECC Memory Support+
Max Memory Capacity1 TB

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