Intel Core i5-1145GRE vs Intel Xeon D-1712TR Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a consistent, if narrow, advantage for the Intel Core i5-1145GRE across every Cinebench test in the database. In the R15 multicore test, the i5-1145GRE scores 705 against the Xeon D-1712TR's 698, a 1% lead. The single-core R15 result is nearly identical, with 99 points versus 98, again a 1% edge. Moving to R20, the multicore scores are 2940 for the i5 and 2911 for the Xeon, preserving that 1% delta. Single-core R20 follows the same pattern: 414 versus 410, a 1% advantage.

The R23 results reinforce this trend. The i5-1145GRE posts 7001 in multicore, while the Xeon D-1712TR reaches 6931, a 1% difference. In single-core R23, the scores are 988 and 978 respectively, with the i5 again taking a 1% win. Across all six head-to-head tests, the i5-1145GRE wins every single one. The Xeon D-1712TR does not claim a single victory.

What is notable here is not the magnitude of the wins, which are uniformly slim at 1%, but the consistency. The i5-1145GRE leads in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, at every Cinebench version. The average benchmark score for the i5 is 2025, slightly above the Xeon's 2004. Both processors sit at the 45th percentile among all CPUs in the database, placing them in the same performance tier. The delta between them is small enough that in real-world use, the difference would be difficult to perceive, but the recorded data leaves no ambiguity about the direction of the advantage.

The nearest rivals for the i5-1145GRE are the Intel Core i5-1130G7 at an average score of 2026 (0.1% higher), the Xeon E3-1260L v5 at 2029 (0.2% higher), and the Xeon E3-1280 v5 and E3-1240 v5, both at 2029 and 2030 respectively. For the Xeon D-1712TR, the closest competitors are the Core i5-8400H at 2003 (0% delta), the Core i5-8300H at 2005 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H at 2002 (0.1% lower), and the Core i5-8400T at 2001 (0.1% lower). These rival clusters show that both chips are surrounded by a dense pack of similarly performing parts.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel architecture families. The Core i5-1145GRE is built on Tiger Lake, specifically the Tiger Lake-U mobile variant, using the Willow Cove-U core generation. The Xeon D-1712TR is an Ice Lake part, from the Ice Lake-D family. Both are fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node and produced by Intel's own foundry. The die size for the i5 is listed at 144 mm², while no die size figure is recorded for the Xeon.

Both processors feature 4 cores and 8 threads, with identical L1 and L2 cache configurations: 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache differs, with the i5-1145GRE carrying 8 MB shared, while the Xeon D-1712TR has 10 MB shared. That extra 2 MB of L3 is a notable architectural advantage for the Xeon, though the benchmark results do not show it translating into a performance lead.

Memory support also diverges. The i5-1145GRE supports DDR4 and LPDDR4X memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Xeon D-1712TR supports DDR4 only, but uses a triple-channel memory bus and has a recorded memory bandwidth of 57.6 GB/s. No memory bandwidth figure is listed for the i5. Both chips support ECC memory, which is unusual for a mobile-focused part like the i5 and expected for a server/workstation part like the Xeon.

The integrated graphics situation is a major differentiator. The Core i5-1145GRE includes Iris Xe Graphics G7 with 80 execution units. The Xeon D-1712TR has no integrated graphics at all. PCIe support also differs: the i5 provides Gen 4 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Xeon provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Xeon's larger PCIe lane count reflects its server orientation, allowing more expansion devices to be connected directly.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i5-1145GRE wins in every benchmark category recorded, so the use-case split is not about raw compute performance, which is nearly identical, but about the surrounding platform characteristics.

The i5-1145GRE is the clear choice for mobile or power-conscious deployments. Its 28 W TDP is substantially lower than the Xeon's 40 W, and it includes integrated Iris Xe graphics, eliminating the need for a separate GPU in many systems. It also supports LPDDR4X memory, which is common in thin-and-light laptops. The i5's higher boost clock of 4.10 GHz, compared to the Xeon's 3.10 GHz, gives it a slight edge in bursty, single-threaded tasks, and the benchmark results confirm that edge, albeit at only 1%.

The Xeon D-1712TR, despite losing every benchmark comparison, still has a clear domain where it wins: server and workstation infrastructure. Its triple-channel DDR4 memory with 57.6 GB/s bandwidth is a significant advantage for memory-intensive workloads. The 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes allow for more NVMe storage devices, network cards, or accelerators. The larger 10 MB L3 cache can help with datasets that fit within that pool. And its 40 W TDP, while higher than the i5, is still modest for a server processor, making it suitable for dense, low-power edge servers.

In short, the i5-1145GRE wins on mobility, graphics capability, and peak single-core clock speed. The Xeon D-1712TR wins on memory bandwidth, PCIe expansion, and server-class cache capacity. The compute cores themselves are essentially tied.

Specification Differences

The database lists several fields where the two processors differ. The most obvious is the socket: the i5-1145GRE uses Intel BGA 1449, while the Xeon D-1712TR uses Intel BGA 2227. They are physically incompatible.

Base and boost clocks differ. The i5 runs at a 1500 MHz base clock and boosts to 4.10 GHz. The Xeon runs at a 2000 MHz base clock and boosts to 3.10 GHz. The Xeon has a higher base frequency, but the i5 has a significantly higher boost ceiling.

TDP is another split: 28 W for the i5 versus 40 W for the Xeon. The market segment also differs, with the i5 classified as Mobile and the Xeon as Server/Workstation. The release dates are separate: the i5 launched in September 2020, the Xeon in February 2022. The launch MSRP for the i5 is $362, and for the Xeon it is $263.

Architecture and codename differ as described above, as do the cache sizes (8 MB L3 for the i5, 10 MB for the Xeon), memory support (LPDDR4X only on the i5), memory bus width (dual-channel versus triple-channel), memory bandwidth (57.6 GB/s recorded only for the Xeon), PCIe lane count (4 versus 16), integrated graphics (present on the i5, absent on the Xeon), and die size (144 mm² recorded only for the i5). The part numbers also differ: SRK10 for the i5, SRM1G for the Xeon.

Both processors share the same core and thread counts, L1 and L2 cache sizes, ECC support, 10 nm process, Intel foundry, and active production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-1145GRE has a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, while the Intel Xeon D-1712TR boosts to 3.10 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i5-1145GRE and the Intel Xeon D-1712TR list ECC memory support in the database.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference between the two chips?

A: The Intel Core i5-1145GRE has 8 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Xeon D-1712TR has 10 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i5-1145GRE includes Iris Xe Graphics G7 with 80 execution units. The Intel Xeon D-1712TR has no integrated graphics listed.

Q: How many PCIe lanes does each CPU provide?

A: The Intel Core i5-1145GRE provides 4 PCIe Gen 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Xeon D-1712TR provides 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-1145GRE has an average benchmark score of 2025, and the Intel Xeon D-1712TR has an average benchmark score of 2004. Both are at the 45th percentile among all CPUs.