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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms Xeon E3-1226 v3 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 2734 days newer than Xeon E3-1226 v3.
Advantages of Xeon E3-1226 v3
- Consumes up to 33% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 84 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 8% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Xeon E3-1226 v3 - 182 vs 169 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Xeon E3-1226 v3 - 16 vs 4 threads
Forza Horizon 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
182
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.35/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$244.99
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FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Resolution
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Game Graphics
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Xeon E3-1226 v3
Server/Workstation • May 11th, 2014
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Xeon E3-1226 v3 | vs | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| May 11th, 2014 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Xeon E3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Haswell, Haswell-WS | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 10 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
84 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| Intel HD P4600 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
PCs Using Xeon E3-1226 v3 or Core i5-12600K
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105 FPS
CA$22.66/FPS
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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66 FPS
CA$29.02/FPS
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