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Core i5-12600KF vs Xeon E5-2699A v4

Core i5-12600KF vs Xeon E5-2699A v4: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 119.15 on Amazon

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Updated 47 minutes ago

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Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4

2.4 GHz | 22-core

Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 Logo
Intel Xeon Processor E5-2699A v4 22 Core 2.40GHZ 55MB 145W CM8066003197800 (OEM Tray Processor)

Buy for 1,295.31 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 46 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 119.15 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 47 minutes ago

vs

Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4

2.4 GHz | 22-core

Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 Logo
Intel Xeon Processor E5-2699A v4 22 Core 2.40GHZ 55MB 145W CM8066003197800 (OEM Tray Processor)

Buy for 1,295.31 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 46 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the more expensive Xeon E5-2699A v4 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 1836 days newer than the more expensive Xeon E5-2699A v4.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF

  • Performs up to 62% better in The Callisto Protocol than Xeon E5-2699A v4 - 170 vs 105 FPS
  • Up to 91% cheaper than Xeon E5-2699A v4 - $107.34 vs $1166.95
  • Up to 94% better value when playing The Callisto Protocol than Xeon E5-2699A v4 - $0.7 vs $12.34 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 14% less energy than Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 - 125 vs 145 Watts

Advantages of Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 44 vs 16 threads
This is a free version of The Callisto Protocol.
The Callisto Protocol

The Callisto Protocol

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

170

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.7/FPS

100%

Price, €

€119.15

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 119.15 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 47 minutes ago

Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 Logo
Xeon E5-2699A v4

Desktop • Oct 25th, 2016


FPS

105

62%

Value, €/FPS

€12.34/FPS

6%

Price, €

€1295.31

9%

Intel Xeon Processor E5-2699A v4 22 Core 2.40GHZ 55MB 145W CM8066003197800 (OEM Tray Processor)

Buy for 1,295.31 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 46 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 Logo
Xeon E5-2699A v4

Desktop • Oct 25th, 2016

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2472

100%

Multi-Core

12036

100%

Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 Logo
Xeon E5-2699A v4

Desktop • Oct 25th, 2016


Single-Core

1175

48%

Multi-Core

9619

80%

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateOct 25th, 2016
Core i5CollectionXeon E5
Alder LakeCodenameBroadwell
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 2011-3
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10Cores
22
16Threads
44
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.4 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.6 GHz
125 W
TDP145 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
37.0x
Multiplier24.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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