Xeon 6740E vs i5-12600HE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12600HE
2022
12 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
15.49
Xeon 6740E
2024
96 cores / 96 threads, 250 Watt
47.95
+210%

Xeon 6740E outperforms Core i5-12600HE by a whopping 210% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12600HE and Xeon 6740E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking45037
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data18.92
Market segmentLaptopServer
Power efficiency32.5618.14
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-H (2022)Sierra Forest (2024)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)3 June 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$5,265

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-12600HE and Xeon 6740E basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)96
Threads1696
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.2 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)4 MB (per module)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm5 nm
Die size217 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data84 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12600HE and Xeon 6740E compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration12
SocketIntel BGA 17444710
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt250 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12600HE and Xeon 6740E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++

Security technologies

Core i5-12600HE and Xeon 6740E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12600HE and Xeon 6740E are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12600HE and Xeon 6740E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIris Xe 80EUN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12600HE and Xeon 6740E.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2088

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-12600HE 15.49
Xeon 6740E 47.95
+210%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-12600HE 24599
Xeon 6740E 76167
+210%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.49 47.95
Physical cores 12 96
Threads 16 96
Chip lithography 10 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 250 Watt

i5-12600HE has 455.6% lower power consumption.

Xeon 6740E, on the other hand, has a 209.6% higher aggregate performance score, 700% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon 6740E is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-12600HE in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-12600HE is a notebook processor while Xeon 6740E is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-12600HE and Xeon 6740E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Intel Core i5-12600HE
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