Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12500 outperforms Xeon E5-1660 v2 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12500 is 3038 days newer than Xeon E5-1660 v2.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12500
- Performs up to 53% better in Dirt 5 than Xeon E5-1660 v2 - 226 vs 148 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Xeon E5-1660 v2 - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Xeon E5-1660 v2 doesn't have integrated graphics
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
226
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.1/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$249
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Server/Workstation • Sep 10th, 2013
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Xeon E5-1660 v2 | vs | Intel Core i5-12500 |
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Sep 10th, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Xeon E5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Ivy Bridge EP | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |