i7-12700E vs Xeon 5140

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon 5140
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.54
Core i7-12700E
2022
12 cores / 20 threads, 65 Watt
18.50
+3326%

Core i7-12700E outperforms Xeon 5140 by a whopping 3326% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon 5140 and Core i7-12700E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2835318
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.27no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.7926.94
Architecture codenameWoodcrest (2006)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release dateJune 2006 (18 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$15no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon 5140 and Core i7-12700E 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 cores2 (Dual-core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads220
Base clock speed2.33 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.33 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache0 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache4 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data215 mm2
Maximum core temperature65 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage rangeB2=1.0V-1.5V, G0=.85V-1.5Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Xeon 5140 and Core i7-12700E 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 configuration11
SocketLGA7711700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon 5140 and Core i7-12700E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity+no data

Security technologies

Xeon 5140 and Core i7-12700E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon 5140 and Core i7-12700E are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT-no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon 5140 and Core i7-12700E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR2DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 770

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon 5140 and Core i7-12700E.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

Xeon 5140 0.54
i7-12700E 18.50
+3326%

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.

Xeon 5140 857
i7-12700E 29384
+3329%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.54 18.50
Physical cores 2 12
Threads 2 20
Chip lithography 65 nm 10 nm

i7-12700E has a 3325.9% higher aggregate performance score, 500% more physical cores and 900% more threads, and a 550% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i7-12700E is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon 5140 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon 5140 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-12700E is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon 5140 and Core i7-12700E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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