Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2 vs Intel Core i5-12400F

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Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2 or Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2 – 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 Xeon E5-2696 v2 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
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.
4 Generation 12
Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2 Name Intel Core i5-12400F
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Xeon E5 v2 Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
12 CPU Cores 6
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
12x Cores 6x Golden Cove
No Overclocking No
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
24 Threads 12
None None 4.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-12400F does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 768.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.7 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 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
768.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
59.7 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
Yes ECC No
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 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 65 W watts.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 117 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2696 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-12400F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Ivy Bridge EP Architecture Alder Lake S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2022
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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3.0 MB L2-Cache 7.5 MB
-- Release price 167 $
22 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 2011 Socket LGA 1700
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
30.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11