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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon Platinum 8358P vs Core i5-12400F

The Xeon Platinum 8358P 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 66% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 9 months newer
  • Available for $159.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i5-12400F ranks 18 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon Platinum 8358P has 26 more cores.

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Xeon Platinum 8358P has 52 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon Platinum 8358P has 30 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon Platinum 8358P has a 4% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-12400F boosts 29% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-12400F draws 175W less power.

LGA4189
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LGA1700
Ice Lake-SP
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Alder Lake-S
Server/Workstation
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon Platinum 8358P or Core i5-12400F?expand_more
The Core i5-12400F. It's 55% faster than the Xeon Platinum 8358P on average across 100+ games, scoring 51/100 vs 33/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-12400F than Xeon Platinum 8358P?expand_more
55% 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 Platinum 8358P 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 Platinum 8358P and Core i5-12400F?expand_more
Performance: Xeon Platinum 8358P scores 33/100, 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 Platinum 8358P 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 Platinum 8358P 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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