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Core i9-12900K vs Xeon E5-2640 v2

Core i9-12900K vs Xeon E5-2640 v2: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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MSRP in USD: $599

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Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Xeon E5-2640 v2 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 2986 days newer than Xeon E5-2640 v2.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 76% better in Dead Island 2 than Xeon E5-2640 v2 - 202 vs 115 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 - 24 vs 16 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2

  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 95 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Dead Island 2.
Dead Island 2

Dead Island 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

202

100%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

FPS Winner

Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 Logo
Xeon E5-2640 v2

Server/Workstation • Sep 1st, 2013


FPS

115

56%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 Logo
Xeon E5-2640 v2

Server/Workstation • Sep 1st, 2013

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 Logo
Xeon E5-2640 v2

Server/Workstation • Sep 1st, 2013


Single-Core

386

14%

Multi-Core

2325

15%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Intel Core i9-12900K

vs
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 Logo

Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateSep 1st, 2013
Core i9CollectionXeon E5
Alder LakeCodenameIvy Bridge EP
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 2011
Desktop
Segment
Server
16
Cores8
24
Threads16
3.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.0 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed2.5 GHz
125 WTDP
95 W
10 nm
Process Size22 nm
32.0x
Multiplier20.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i9-12900K or Xeon E5-2640 v2

Dead Island 2, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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