Intel Core i5-12600K vs Intel Xeon W-1350

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Intel Core i5-12600K or Intel Core i5-12600K – 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 i5-12600K features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2021 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12600K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-1350 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-1350, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-12600K Name Intel Xeon W-1350
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon W
12 Generation 11
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Xeon W-1300
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12600K has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Xeon W-1350 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-1350 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
None None 5.0 GHz
4.9 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
2.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
3.7 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Gracemont Cores B None
6x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.3 GHz
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
16 Threads 12
None None 4.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
10 CPU Cores 6
None None 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12600K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon W-1350 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon W-1350 uses the Intel UHD Graphics P750, which has 256 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q4/2021 Release date Q2/2021
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics P750
10 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 256
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
32 Execution units 64
11 Generation 12
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
 
 

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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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 80 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
150 W TDP (PL2) None
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12600K 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 20.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-1350 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q4/2021 Release date Q2/2021
BX8071512600K Part Number --
9.5 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Alder Lake S Architecture Rocket Lake S
10 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1200
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
289 $ Release price 255 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
20.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
27830
27830
Intel Xeon W-1350
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
19029
19029

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
11991
11991
Intel Xeon W-1350
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
9104
9104

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
11912
11912
Intel Xeon W-1350
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
8486
8486

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
2472
2472
Intel Xeon W-1350
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
2317
2317

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1854
1854
Intel Xeon W-1350
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1826
1826

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