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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2689 vs Core i5-12400F

The Xeon E5-2689 is much 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 173% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 10 years newer
Available for $155.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Counter-Strike 22023

Xeon E5-2689

380FPS

Core i5-12400F

654FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon E5-2689

170FPS

Core i5-12400F

239FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E5-2689

129FPS

Core i5-12400F

317FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E5-2689

187FPS

Core i5-12400F

216FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E5-2689

540FPS

Core i5-12400F

687FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E5-2689

209FPS

Core i5-12400F

241FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E5-2689

574FPS

Core i5-12400F

720FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Xeon E5-2689

Core i5-12400F

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon E5-2689

11%

Core i5-12400F

51%

Core i5-12400F ranks 40 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E5-2689

Core i5-12400F

Xeon E5-2689 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E5-2689

Core i5-12400F

Xeon E5-2689 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2689

20 MB

Core i5-12400F

18 MB

Xeon E5-2689 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E5-2689

2.6 GHz

Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz

Xeon E5-2689 has a 4% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon E5-2689

3.6 GHz

Core i5-12400F

4.4 GHz

Core i5-12400F boosts 22% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E5-2689

115W

Core i5-12400F

65W

Core i5-12400F draws 50W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon E5-2689

Core i5-12400F

$155.99

Xeon E5-2689Core i5-12400F

LGA2011

Sockethelp

LGA1700

Sandy Bridge-EP

Codenamehelp

Alder Lake-S

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

No Integrated Graphics

1600 MHz (DDR3)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2689 or Core i5-12400F?expand_more

The Core i5-12400F. It's 364% faster than the Xeon E5-2689 on average across 100+ games, scoring 51/100 vs 11/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-12400F than Xeon E5-2689?expand_more

364% 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 E5-2689 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 E5-2689 and Core i5-12400F?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E5-2689 scores 11/100, 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 E5-2689 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 E5-2689 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.