i5-12400 vs Xeon E7-4890 v2

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E7-4890 v2
2014
15 cores / 30 threads, 155 Watt
20.22
+59.8%

Xeon E7-4890 v2 outperforms Core i5-12400 by an impressive 60% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i5-12400 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking286625
Place by popularitynot in top-10081
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency11.9017.75
Architecture codenameno dataAlder Lake-S (2022)
Release date1 January 2014 (10 years ago)4 January 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i5-12400 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 cores15 (Pentadeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads3012
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cacheno data80K (per core)
L2 cacheno data1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache37.5 MB18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data163 mm2
Maximum core temperature77 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i5-12400 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 configuration41
SocketFCLGA2011FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)155 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i5-12400. 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++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
PAE46 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i5-12400 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 E7-4890 v2 and Core i5-12400 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i5-12400. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size1.5 TB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 730
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data24

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i5-12400 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i5-12400 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i5-12400 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i5-12400.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes3220

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 E7-4890 v2 20.22
+59.8%
i5-12400 12.65

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 E7-4890 v2 30946
+59.8%
i5-12400 19362

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.22 12.65
Recency 1 January 2014 4 January 2022
Physical cores 15 6
Threads 30 12
Power consumption (TDP) 155 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon E7-4890 v2 has a 59.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 150% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

i5-12400, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 8 years, and 138.5% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E7-4890 v2 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-12400 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E7-4890 v2 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-12400 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E7-4890 v2 and Core i5-12400, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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