Xeon w3-2425 vs i9-12900F

VS

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-12900F
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
22.87
+94.8%
Xeon w3-2425
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
11.74

Core i9-12900F outperforms Xeon w3-2425 by an impressive 95% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-12900F and Xeon w3-2425 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking226657
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data48.80
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency33.308.55
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date4 January 2022 (2 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$529

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Core i9-12900F and Xeon w3-2425 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2412
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)15 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C64 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-12900F and Xeon w3-2425 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-12900F and Xeon w3-2425. 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® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-12900F and Xeon w3-2425 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
SGXno data-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-12900F and Xeon w3-2425 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-12900F and Xeon w3-2425. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5-4400
Maximum memory size128 GB2 TB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-12900F and Xeon w3-2425.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2064

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.

i9-12900F 22.87
+94.8%
Xeon w3-2425 11.74

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.

i9-12900F 36331
+94.8%
Xeon w3-2425 18655

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-12900F 2528
+36.6%
Xeon w3-2425 1851

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-12900F 13691
+63.1%
Xeon w3-2425 8392

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 22.87 11.74
Recency 4 January 2022 15 February 2023
Physical cores 16 6
Threads 24 12
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 130 Watt

i9-12900F has a 94.8% higher aggregate performance score, 166.7% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 100% lower power consumption.

Xeon w3-2425, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year.

The Core i9-12900F is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon w3-2425 in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-12900F is a desktop processor while Xeon w3-2425 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-12900F and Xeon w3-2425, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


Intel Core i9-12900F
Core i9-12900F
Intel Xeon w3-2425
Xeon w3-2425

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


4.2 151 vote

Rate Core i9-12900F on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
3.8 4 votes

Rate Xeon w3-2425 on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about Core i9-12900F or Xeon w3-2425, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.