i9-12900HX vs Xeon E5-2667 v2

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2667 v2
2013
8 cores / 16 threads, 130 Watt
7.73
Core i9-12900HX
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
21.24
+175%

Core i9-12900HX outperforms Xeon E5-2667 v2 by a whopping 175% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2667 v2 and Core i9-12900HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking962259
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.08no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency5.6236.52
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge-EP (2013)Alder Lake-HX (2022)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)10 May 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,300no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2667 v2 and Core i9-12900HX 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Performance-coresno data8
Efficient-coresno data8
Threads1624
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size160 mm2215 mm2
Maximum core temperature74 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2667 v2 and Core i9-12900HX 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 configuration21
SocketFCLGA2011FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2667 v2 and Core i9-12900HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access-+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE46 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2667 v2 and Core i9-12900HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2667 v2 and Core i9-12900HX are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2667 v2 and Core i9-12900HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size768 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth59.7 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.55 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E5-2667 v2 and Core i9-12900HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E5-2667 v2 and Core i9-12900HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E5-2667 v2 and Core i9-12900HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2667 v2 and Core i9-12900HX.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes4020

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 E5-2667 v2 7.73
i9-12900HX 21.24
+175%

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 E5-2667 v2 12282
i9-12900HX 33744
+175%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 7.73 21.24
Recency 1 September 2013 10 May 2022
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 16 24
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 55 Watt

i9-12900HX has a 174.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 100% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and 136.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-12900HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2667 v2 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2667 v2 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-12900HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2667 v2 and Core i9-12900HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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