Xeon w5-2545 vs i9-12900T

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-12900T
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 35 Watt
19.28
Xeon w5-2545
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 210 Watt
26.74
+38.7%

Xeon w5-2545 outperforms Core i9-12900T by a substantial 39% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-12900T and Xeon w5-2545 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking310183
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data83.37
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency51.1611.83
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date4 January 2022 (2 years ago)24 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$889

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-12900T and Xeon w5-2545 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2424
Base clock speed1.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz4.7 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)30 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C74 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-12900T and Xeon w5-2545 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)35 Watt210 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-12900T and Xeon w5-2545. 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+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-12900T and Xeon w5-2545 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 i9-12900T and Xeon w5-2545 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-12900T and Xeon w5-2545. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5-4800
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 cardIntel UHD Graphics 770N/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.55 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-12900T and Xeon w5-2545 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-12900T and Xeon w5-2545 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 i9-12900T and Xeon w5-2545 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-12900T and Xeon w5-2545.

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.

i9-12900T 19.28
Xeon w5-2545 26.74
+38.7%

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.

i9-12900T 30056
Xeon w5-2545 41688
+38.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.28 26.74
Recency 4 January 2022 24 August 2024
Physical cores 16 12
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 210 Watt

i9-12900T has 33.3% more physical cores, and 500% lower power consumption.

Xeon w5-2545, on the other hand, has a 38.7% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 2 years.

The Xeon w5-2545 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-12900T in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-12900T is a desktop processor while Xeon w5-2545 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-12900T and Xeon w5-2545, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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