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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1270 v3 vs Core i5-12400F

The Xeon E3-1270 v3 is quite a bit slower than the Core i5-12400F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 62% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 9 months newer
Available for $159.99

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

Xeon E3-1270 v3

199FPS

Core i5-12400F

317FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E3-1270 v3

202FPS

Core i5-12400F

216FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E3-1270 v3

217FPS

Core i5-12400F

241FPS

Valorant2020

577FPS

687FPS

507FPS

654FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Xeon E3-1270 v3

233FPS

Core i5-12400F

238FPS

Overwatch 22023

Fortnite2017

325FPS

332FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon E3-1270 v3

35%

Core i5-12400F

51%

Core i5-12400F ranks 16 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E3-1270 v3

Core i5-12400F

Core i5-12400F has 2 more cores.

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Xeon E3-1270 v3

Core i5-12400F

Core i5-12400F has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E3-1270 v3

8 MB

Core i5-12400F

18 MB

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

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1270 v3

3.5 GHz

Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz

Xeon E3-1270 v3 has a 40% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1270 v3

3.9 GHz

Core i5-12400F

4.4 GHz

Core i5-12400F boosts 13% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E3-1270 v3

80W

Core i5-12400F

65W

Core i5-12400F draws 15W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon E3-1270 v3

Core i5-12400F

$159.99

Xeon E3-1270 v3Core i5-12400F

LGA1150

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LGA1700

Haswell-WS

Codenamehelp

Alder Lake-S

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR3, DDR4

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1270 v3 or Core i5-12400F?expand_more

The Core i5-12400F. It's 46% faster than the Xeon E3-1270 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 51/100 vs 35/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-12400F than Xeon E3-1270 v3?expand_more

46% 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, Xeon E3-1270 v3 or Core i5-12400F?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 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 Xeon E3-1270 v3 and Core i5-12400F?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E3-1270 v3 scores 35/100, Core i5-12400F scores 51/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon E3-1270 v3 or Core i5-12400F 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 Xeon E3-1270 v3 or Core i5-12400F?expand_more

The Core i5-12400F is the stronger pick at 51/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.