Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Xeon E3-1270

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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 E3-1270 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1270, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Xeon E3
12 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-12400F Name Intel Xeon E3-1270
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon E3
 
 

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 E3-1270 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1270 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
12 Threads 8
6x Golden Cove Cores 4x
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E3-1270 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR3-1333
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

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 80 W watts.
117 W TDP (PL2) None
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 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 E3-1270 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2011
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
10 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
167 $ Release price 339 $
Alder Lake S Architecture Sandy-Bridge
18.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1155
7.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes