Xeon E-2468 vs i5-12600K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-12600K
2021
10 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
18.10
+5.7%

Core i5-12600K outperforms Xeon E-2468 by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-12600K and Xeon E-2468 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking355392
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation44.2492.78
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency13.2024.03
Architecture codenameAlder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date27 October 2021 (3 years ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$289$426

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E-2468 has 110% better value for money than i5-12600K.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-12600K and Xeon E-2468 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 4.0no data
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/s16 GT/s
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache384 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache2 MB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215.25 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12600K and Xeon E-2468 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12600K and Xeon E-2468. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-12600K and Xeon E-2468 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 Core i5-12600K and Xeon E-2468 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12600K and Xeon E-2468. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.805 GB/sno data
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770N/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-12600K and Xeon E-2468 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-12600K and Xeon E-2468 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-12600K and Xeon E-2468 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12600K and Xeon E-2468.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05
PCI Express lanes2016

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.

i5-12600K 18.10
+5.7%
Xeon E-2468 17.13

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.

i5-12600K 27693
+5.6%
Xeon E-2468 26221

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.10 17.13
Recency 27 October 2021 14 December 2023
Physical cores 10 8
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 65 Watt

i5-12600K has a 5.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 25% more physical cores.

Xeon E-2468, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 92.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-12600K and Xeon E-2468.

Note that Core i5-12600K is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2468 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-12600K and Xeon E-2468, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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