THREADS

Processors 12 threads

Explore 342 processors with 12 logical CPU threads. The index spans multiple designs and platforms that share a thread count but differ in cores, performance and power.

342 processors12-thread

Selection guide

Choosing the right 12-thread processor

This page groups 342 processors in the 12-thread category. Use it to compare logical thread count, but do not treat the count alone as a performance score; CPU Mark, single-thread speed, power use and your workload all matter.

6 brands 6–12 cores 15,440 average CPU Mark 15.00–220.00 W TDP

Match the workload

Thread count helps parallel software, but it does not compensate for weak per-core performance or an older architecture.

Compare measured performance

Use CPU Mark for broad throughput and Single Thread for games and tasks sensitive to per-core speed.

Check the platform

Verify socket, motherboard, memory, power and cooling support before committing to a processor.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does a 12-thread processor mean?

The operating system can schedule work across 12 logical CPU threads. Thread count may equal the physical core count or be higher when simultaneous multithreading is supported.

What is the difference between cores and threads?

A core is a physical execution unit. A thread is a logical work stream. Two threads per core can improve utilization, but they do not automatically double performance.

Are 12 CPU threads enough?

That depends on the workload. Everyday use and gaming have different needs from rendering, simulation and servers, so compare benchmark performance, cores and power as well as thread count.

How are CPUs in this category ranked?

The default performance order uses the stored CPU Mark, with additional sorting by cores and power available in the processor list.

This summary is calculated from processor records linked to the category. Performance results are broad comparison indicators and can vary with system, power and cooling. Latest data update:

Processor catalog

12 threads

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313CPUIntel Xeon X5670 @ 2.93GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads6 / 12Clock3.3 GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark6,154314CPUIntel Xeon E5-2630 @ 2.30GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads6 / 12Clock2.8 GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark6,096315CPUIntel Xeon E5-2440 @ 2.40GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads6 / 12Clock2.7 GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark6,091316CPUIntel Xeon X5660 @ 2.80GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads6 / 12Clock3.2 GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark6,002317CPUIntel Xeon E5-2430 @ 2.20GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads6 / 12Clock2.7 GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark5,770318CPUIntel Xeon X5650 @ 2.67GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads6 / 12Clock3.1 GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark5,762319CPUIntel Atom C3808 @ 2.00GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads12 / 12Clock—TDP25 WCPU Mark5,671320CPUIntel Xeon E5649 @ 2.53GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads6 / 12Clock2.9 GHzTDP80 WCPU Mark5,646321CPUIntel Xeon E5-2418L v2 @ 2.00GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads6 / 12Clock—TDP50 WCPU Mark5,380322CPUIntel Xeon E5-2620 @ 2.00GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads6 / 12Clock2.5 GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark5,336323CPUIntel Xeon E5-2630L @ 2.00GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads6 / 12Clock2.5 GHzTDP60 WCPU Mark5,305324CPUIntel Xeon E5-2430L @ 2.00GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads6 / 12Clock2.5 GHzTDP60 WCPU Mark5,300325CPUIntel Atom C3858 @ 2.00GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads12 / 12Clock—TDP25 WCPU Mark5,040326CPUIntel Xeon E5-2420 @ 1.90GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads6 / 12Clock2.4 GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark5,026327CPUIntel Xeon E5645 @ 2.40GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads6 / 12Clock2.7 GHzTDP80 WCPU Mark4,933328CPUIntel Xeon L5640 @ 2.27GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads6 / 12Clock2.8 GHzTDP60 WCPU Mark4,795329CPUAMD Opteron 6176 SEAMD · ServerCores / threads12 / 12Clock—TDP140 WCPU Mark4,539330CPUIntel Xeon L5639 @ 2.13GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads6 / 12Clock2.7 GHzTDP60 WCPU Mark4,419331CPUIntel Xeon L5638 @ 2.00GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads6 / 12Clock2.4 GHzTDP60 WCPU Mark3,707332CPUAMD Opteron 6174AMD · ServerCores / threads12 / 12Clock3.2 GHzTDP115 WCPU Mark3,697333CPUAMD Opteron 6164 HEAMD · ServerCores / threads12 / 12Clock—TDP85 WCPU Mark3,478334CPUAMD Opteron 6172AMD · ServerCores / threads12 / 12Clock—TDP115 WCPU Mark2,615335CPUIntel Xeon E5-2618L v2 @ 2.00GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads6 / 12Clock2.0 GHzTDP50 WCPU Mark0336CPUIntel Xeon E7540 @ 2.00GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads6 / 12Clock2.3 GHzTDP105 WCPU Mark0