Core 5 210H
VS
Xeon W-1350

Core 5 210H vs Xeon W-1350

Intel

Core 5 210H

8 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2024
VS
Intel

Xeon W-1350

6 Cores12 Thrd80 WWMax: 5 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core 5 210H

#144
Core i7-12650H
MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A
102%
#149
Core 5 210H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#153
Core i7-1370P
MSRP: $438|Avg: $280
98%
#158
Core i9-13900H
MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A
96%
#161
Core Ultra 7 268V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
94%
#162
Core Ultra 7 256V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $350
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1350

#86
Xeon Platinum 8260
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
104%
#97
Xeon Silver 4314
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
100%
#98
Xeon W-1350
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
100%
#99
Xeon W-1370P
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
100%
#106
Xeon Gold 6143
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($255) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-1350 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightCore 5 210HXeon W-1350
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($255)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm)
✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 5 210H ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($255 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightCore 5 210HXeon W-1350
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($255)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 5 210H and Xeon W-1350

Intel

Core 5 210H

The Core 5 210H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 18,602 points. Launch price was $342.

Intel

Xeon W-1350

The Xeon W-1350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,742 points. Launch price was $255.

Processing Power

The Core 5 210H packs 8 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-1350 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core 5 210H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core 5 210H versus 5 GHz on the Xeon W-1350 — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1350 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core 5 210H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon W-1350 uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 5 210H scores 18,602 against the Xeon W-1350's 18,742 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon W-1350. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.

FeatureCore 5 210HXeon W-1350
Cores / Threads
8 / 12+33%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
4.8 GHz
5 GHz+4%
Base Clock
2.2 GHz
3.3 GHz+50%
L3 Cache
12 MB (total)
12 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)+300%
512 kB (per core)
Process
10 nm-29%
14 nm
Architecture
Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
Rocket Lake-S (2021)
PassMark
18,602
18,742
Geekbench 6 Single
2,140
Geekbench 6 Multi
9,104
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Memory & Platform

The Core 5 210H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-1350 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore 5 210HXeon W-1350
Socket
FCBGA1744
LGA1200
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 5 210H) / Yes (Xeon W-1350). The Xeon W-1350 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics P750), while the Core 5 210H requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureCore 5 210HXeon W-1350
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics P750
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
Yes