i5-12500E vs Xeon X5698

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X5698
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
2.18
Core i5-12500E
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.08
+500%

Core i5-12500E outperforms Xeon X5698 by a whopping 500% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X5698 and Core i5-12500E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1842573
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.5818.96
Architecture codenameWestmere-EP (2010−2011)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date14 February 2011 (13 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon X5698 and Core i5-12500E 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 cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed4.4 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.5 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache12288 KB (shared)18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size239 mm2163 mm2
Number of transistors1,170 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X5698 and Core i5-12500E 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 configuration21
Socket13661700
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X5698 and Core i5-12500E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+

Security technologies

Xeon X5698 and Core i5-12500E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X5698 and Core i5-12500E are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X5698 and Core i5-12500E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 770

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X5698 and Core i5-12500E.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 X5698 2.18
i5-12500E 13.08
+500%

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 X5698 3447
i5-12500E 20699
+500%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.18 13.08
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 65 Watt

i5-12500E has a 500% higher aggregate performance score, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-12500E is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X5698 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X5698 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-12500E is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X5698 and Core i5-12500E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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