Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Xeon D-2779

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Intel Core i5-12400F or Intel Core i5-12400F – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-12400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-2779 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2779, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon D
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-12400F Name Intel Xeon D-2779
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Xeon D-2700
12 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12400F is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon D-2779 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2779 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
6x Golden Cove Cores 16x Sunny Cove
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
6 CPU Cores 16
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
12 Threads 32
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-2779 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 102.4 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 4
No ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 126 W watts.
117 W TDP (PL2) None
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 126 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12400F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon D-2779 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
LGA 1700 Socket BGA 2579
7.5 MB L2-Cache 25.0 MB
18.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Alder Lake S Architecture Ice Lake
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
167 $ Release price 1558 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
10 nm Technology 10 nm