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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-12400F vs Xeon E3-1265L v3

The Core i5-12400F is much faster than the Xeon E3-1265L v3 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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$155.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 70% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 9 months newer
Available for $155.99

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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core i5-12400F

317FPS

Xeon E3-1265L v3

191FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-12400F

241FPS

Xeon E3-1265L v3

216FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-12400F

239FPS

Xeon E3-1265L v3

181FPS

Overwatch 22023

545FPS

517FPS

654FPS

495FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-12400F

687FPS

Xeon E3-1265L v3

571FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-12400F

216FPS

Xeon E3-1265L v3

200FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-12400F

Xeon E3-1265L v3

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i5-12400F

50%

Xeon E3-1265L v3

31%

Core i5-12400F ranks 19 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-12400F

Xeon E3-1265L v3

Core i5-12400F has 2 more cores.

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Core i5-12400F

Xeon E3-1265L v3

Core i5-12400F has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-12400F

18 MB

Xeon E3-1265L v3

8 MB

Core i5-12400F has 10 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz

Xeon E3-1265L v3

2.5 GHz

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Core i5-12400F

4.4 GHz

Xeon E3-1265L v3

3.7 GHz

Core i5-12400F boosts 19% higher.

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Core i5-12400F

65W

Xeon E3-1265L v3

45W

Xeon E3-1265L v3 draws 20W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-12400F

$155.99

Xeon E3-1265L v3

Core i5-12400FXeon E3-1265L v3

LGA1700

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LGA1150

Alder Lake-S

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Haswell-WS

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD (Haswell)

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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DDR3, DDR4

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-12400F or Xeon E3-1265L v3?expand_more

The Core i5-12400F. It's 61% faster than the Xeon E3-1265L v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 50/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-12400F than Xeon E3-1265L v3?expand_more

61% 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 i5-12400F or Xeon E3-1265L v3?expand_more

The Core i5-12400F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-12400F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 50/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-12400F and Xeon E3-1265L v3?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-12400F scores 50/100, Xeon E3-1265L v3 scores 31/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-12400F or Xeon E3-1265L v3 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 i5-12400F or Xeon E3-1265L v3?expand_more

The Core i5-12400F is the stronger pick at 50/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.