Valorant
1080p@360Hz·05:55 played
uncessor·1h ago
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FPS1% Low
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29%/62°C
32 GB
39%usage
Core i5-12400 vs Xeon E5-2699A v4
The Core i5-12400 is much faster than the Xeon E5-2699A v4 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $833.15 cheaper!
Core i5-1240051% Score
- Up to 130% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 5 years and 3 months newer
- Up to 2381% cheaper – $246.63 vs $1,079.78
- Up to 5599% better value for money
Xeon E5-2699A v413% Score
- Up to 2381% more expensive – $1,079.78 vs $246.63
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i5-12400 has a 4% higher base clock.
LGA1700
Sockethelp
LGA2011-3Alder Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Broadwell-EPDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopUHD Graphics 730
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
2400 MHz (DDR4)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-12400 or Xeon E5-2699A v4?expand_more
The Core i5-12400. It's 292% faster than the Xeon E5-2699A v4 on average across 100+ games, scoring 51/100 vs 13/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-12400 than Xeon E5-2699A v4?expand_more
292% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-12400 or Xeon E5-2699A v4?expand_more
The Core i5-12400 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-12400 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 51/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-12400 and Xeon E5-2699A v4?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-12400 scores 51/100, Xeon E5-2699A v4 scores 13/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-12400 or Xeon E5-2699A v4 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-12400 or Xeon E5-2699A v4?expand_more
The Core i5-12400 is the stronger pick at 51/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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