i9-12900TE vs Xeon E7540

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E7540
2010
6 cores / 12 threads, 105 Watt
6.53
Core i9-12900TE
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 35 Watt
22.07
+238%

Core i9-12900TE outperforms Xeon E7540 by a whopping 238% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E7540 and Core i9-12900TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1051240
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency5.8959.68
Architecture codenameno dataAlder Lake-S (2022)
Release date1 January 2010 (14 years ago)4 January 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E7540 and Core i9-12900TE 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1224
Base clock speed2 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.27 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cacheno data80K (per core)
L2 cacheno data1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB L3 Cache30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data215 mm2
Maximum core temperature64 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support-+
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E7540 and Core i9-12900TE 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 configurationno data1
SocketFCLGA15671700
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E7540 and Core i9-12900TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+

Security technologies

Xeon E7540 and Core i9-12900TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E7540 and Core i9-12900TE are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E7540 and Core i9-12900TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4, 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 E7540 and Core i9-12900TE.

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 E7540 6.53
i9-12900TE 22.07
+238%

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 E7540 10376
i9-12900TE 35057
+238%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.53 22.07
Recency 1 January 2010 4 January 2022
Physical cores 6 16
Threads 12 24
Chip lithography 45 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 35 Watt

i9-12900TE has a 238% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 166.7% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 350% more advanced lithography process, and 200% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-12900TE is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E7540 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E7540 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-12900TE is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E7540 and Core i9-12900TE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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