Core i5-12500H vs Xeon E-2288G

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E-2288G
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 95 Watt
11.26
Core i5-12500H
2022
12 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
13.70
+21.7%

i5-12500H outperforms Xeon E-2288G by a significant 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E-2288G and Core i5-12500H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking670522
Place by popularitynot in top-10035
Cost-effectiveness evaluation70.22no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesIntel Xeon EIntel Alder Lake-P
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)Alder Lake-H (2022)
Release date27 May 2019 (5 years ago)4 January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$539no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E-2288G and Core i5-12500H 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus support4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache512 KB1.1 MB
L2 cache2 MB10 MB
L3 cache16 MB (shared)18 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size174 mm2217 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E-2288G and Core i5-12500H 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
Socket1151BGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E-2288G and Core i5-12500H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMAno data+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++

Security technologies

Xeon E-2288G and Core i5-12500H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E-2288G and Core i5-12500H are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E-2288G and Core i5-12500H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E-2288G and Core i5-12500H.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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 E-2288G 11.26
i5-12500H 13.70
+21.7%

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.

Xeon E-2288G 17423
i5-12500H 21185
+21.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.26 13.70
Recency 27 May 2019 4 January 2022
Physical cores 8 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 45 Watt

i5-12500H has a 21.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 50% more physical cores, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 111.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-12500H is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E-2288G in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E-2288G is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-12500H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E-2288G and Core i5-12500H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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