i5-12500E vs Xeon E3-1270L v4

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1270L v4
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
5.01
Core i5-12500E
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.53
+170%

Core i5-12500E outperforms Xeon E3-1270L v4 by a whopping 170% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i5-12500E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1234569
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency10.1518.98
Architecture codenameBroadwell-DT (2015)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date2 June 2015 (9 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i5-12500E 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed3 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size182 mm2163 mm2
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i5-12500E 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
Socket11501700
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i5-12500E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
eDRAM128 MBno data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Idle States+no data
FDI-no data

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i5-12500E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i5-12500E are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i5-12500E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth29.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

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 E3-1270L v4 and Core i5-12500E.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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 E3-1270L v4 5.01
i5-12500E 13.53
+170%

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 E3-1270L v4 7662
i5-12500E 20699
+170%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.01 13.53
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon E3-1270L v4 has 44.4% lower power consumption.

i5-12500E, on the other hand, has a 170.1% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-12500E is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1270L v4 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1270L v4 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-12500E is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1270L v4 and Core i5-12500E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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