Xeon Gold 5415+ vs i7-12700E

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12700E
2022
12 cores / 20 threads, 65 Watt
18.66
+18.8%
Xeon Gold 5415+
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 150 Watt
15.71

Core i7-12700E outperforms Xeon Gold 5415+ by a moderate 19% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12700E and Xeon Gold 5415+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking322436
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data34.59
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency27.179.91
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)10 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,076

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-12700E and Xeon Gold 5415+ 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2016
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.1 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache25 MB (shared)22.5 MB
Chip lithography10 nm10 nm
Die size215 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data78 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-12700E and Xeon Gold 5415+ 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
Socket17004677
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt150 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12700E and Xeon Gold 5415+. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i7-12700E and Xeon Gold 5415+ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-12700E and Xeon Gold 5415+ are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-12700E and Xeon Gold 5415+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR5-4400

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12700E and Xeon Gold 5415+.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes2080

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.

i7-12700E 18.66
+18.8%
Xeon Gold 5415+ 15.71

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.

i7-12700E 29645
+18.8%
Xeon Gold 5415+ 24951

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.66 15.71
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 20 16
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 150 Watt

i7-12700E has a 18.8% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more physical cores and 25% more threads, and 130.8% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-12700E is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Gold 5415+ in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-12700E is a desktop processor while Xeon Gold 5415+ is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-12700E and Xeon Gold 5415+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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