i5-12600K vs Xeon E-2388G

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E-2388G
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 95 Watt
14.83
Core i5-12600K
2021
10 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
17.43
+17.5%

Core i5-12600K outperforms Xeon E-2388G by a moderate 18% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E-2388G and Core i5-12600K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking479364
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data43.99
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Power efficiency14.7713.20
Architecture codenameRocket Lake-E (2021)Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
Release date8 September 2021 (3 years ago)27 October 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$289

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E-2388G and Core i5-12600K 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 4.0
Bus rate8 GT/s8 × 16 GT/s
Multiplierno data37
L1 cache64K (per core)384 KB
L2 cache512K (per core)2 MB
L3 cache16 MB (shared)2 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data215.25 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E-2388G and Core i5-12600K 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
SocketFCLGA1200FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E-2388G and Core i5-12600K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E-2388G and Core i5-12600K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
SGXYes with Intel® SPSno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E-2388G and Core i5-12600K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E-2388G and Core i5-12600K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data76.805 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics P750Intel UHD Graphics 770
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.45 GHz
Execution Units3232
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E-2388G and Core i5-12600K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported14

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E-2388G and Core i5-12600K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @60 Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E-2388G and Core i5-12600K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E-2388G and Core i5-12600K.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes4420

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 E-2388G 14.83
i5-12600K 17.43
+17.5%

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 E-2388G 23553
i5-12600K 27683
+17.5%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Xeon E-2388G 2249
i5-12600K 2481
+10.3%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Xeon E-2388G 9704
i5-12600K 11855
+22.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.83 17.43
Integrated graphics card 4.56 6.16
Recency 8 September 2021 27 October 2021
Physical cores 8 10
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon E-2388G has 31.6% lower power consumption.

i5-12600K, on the other hand, has a 17.5% higher aggregate performance score, 35.1% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 month, and 25% more physical cores.

The Core i5-12600K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E-2388G in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E-2388G is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-12600K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E-2388G and Core i5-12600K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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