i5-12400 vs Xeon E3-1286L v3

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1286L v3
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
4.36
Core i5-12400
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.18
+179%

Core i5-12400 outperforms Xeon E3-1286L v3 by a whopping 179% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1286L v3 and Core i5-12400 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1351631
Place by popularitynot in top-10062
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency6.3517.73
Architecture codenameno dataAlder Lake-S (2022)
Release date1 April 2014 (10 years ago)4 January 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1286L v3 and Core i5-12400 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cacheno data80K (per core)
L2 cacheno data1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB Intel® Smart Cache18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data163 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1286L v3 and Core i5-12400 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1286L v3 and Core i5-12400. 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++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1286L v3 and Core i5-12400 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard++
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1286L v3 and Core i5-12400 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1286L v3 and Core i5-12400. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 730
Max video memory1.7 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHz1.45 GHz
Execution Units2024
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1286L v3 and Core i5-12400 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1286L v3 and Core i5-12400 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@60Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1286L v3 and Core i5-12400 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.212
OpenGL4.34.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1286L v3 and Core i5-12400.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
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 E3-1286L v3 4.36
i5-12400 12.18
+179%

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 E3-1286L v3 6929
i5-12400 19355
+179%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.36 12.18
Recency 1 April 2014 4 January 2022
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12

i5-12400 has a 179.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

The Core i5-12400 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1286L v3 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1286L v3 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-12400 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1286L v3 and Core i5-12400, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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