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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1285L v4 vs Core i5-12400F

The Xeon E3-1285L v4 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.

  • Up to 156% more expensive$445 vs $155.99
  • Up to 59% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 6 years and 8 months newer
  • Up to 156% cheaper$155.99 vs $445
  • Up to 305% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Core i5-12400F ranks 14 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-12400F has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-12400F has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-12400F has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1285L v4 has a 36% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-12400F boosts 16% higher.

LGA1150
Sockethelp
LGA1700
Broadwell-DT
Codenamehelp
Alder Lake-S
Server/Workstation
Segmenthelp
Desktop
Intel Iris Pro P6300
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
1866 MHz (DDR3)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1285L v4 or Core i5-12400F?expand_more
The Core i5-12400F. It's 38% faster than the Xeon E3-1285L v4 on average across 100+ games, scoring 51/100 vs 37/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-12400F than Xeon E3-1285L v4?expand_more
38% 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 E3-1285L v4 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 E3-1285L v4 and Core i5-12400F?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E3-1285L v4 scores 37/100, 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 E3-1285L v4 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 E3-1285L v4 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.

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