Intel Core i5-12490F vs Intel Xeon w3-2423

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Intel Core i5-12490F or Intel Core i5-12490F – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-12490F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12490F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Xeon w3-2423 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon w3-2423, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-12490F Name Intel Xeon w3-2423
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon W
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Xeon W-2400
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12490F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12490F is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon w3-2423 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w3-2423 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
12 Threads 12
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 6
6x Golden Cove Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12490F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon w3-2423 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 4
128.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 140.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR5-4400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W watts.
None TDP up 144 W
100 °C Tjunction max 74 °C
117 W TDP (PL2) None
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 120 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12490F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon w3-2423 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2023
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7.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Alder Lake S Architecture Sapphire Rapids-WS
10 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 4677
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server
-- Release price 359 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
18.0 MB L3-Cache 15.0 MB