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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2680 v2 vs Core i5-12400

The Xeon E5-2680 v2 is much slower than the Core i5-12400 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 213% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 8 years and 6 months newer
  • Available for $280.52

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i5-12400 ranks 47 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E5-2680 v2 has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E5-2680 v2 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2680 v2 has 7 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E5-2680 v2 has a 12% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-12400 boosts 22% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-12400 draws 50W less power.

LGA2011
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LGA1700
Ivy Bridge-EP
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Alder Lake-S
Server/Workstation
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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UHD Graphics 730
DDR3
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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2680 v2 or Core i5-12400?expand_more
The Core i5-12400. It's 1567% faster than the Xeon E5-2680 v2 on average across 100+ games, scoring 50/100 vs 3/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-12400 than Xeon E5-2680 v2?expand_more
1567% 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 E5-2680 v2 or Core i5-12400?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 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 Xeon E5-2680 v2 and Core i5-12400?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E5-2680 v2 scores 3/100, Core i5-12400 scores 50/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E5-2680 v2 or Core i5-12400 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 E5-2680 v2 or Core i5-12400?expand_more
The Core i5-12400 is the stronger pick at 50/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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