CPU
GPU
Core i3-1125G4
Xeon D-1557
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. The Core i3-1125G4 is positioned at rank 651 and the Xeon D-1557 is on rank 303, so the Xeon D-1557 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1125G4
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1557
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-1125G4 | Xeon D-1557 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-1125G4 | Xeon D-1557 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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 i3-1125G4 and Xeon D-1557
Core i3-1125G4
The Core i3-1125G4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,284 points. Launch price was $281.
Xeon D-1557
The Xeon D-1557 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,285 points. Launch price was $694.
Processing Power
The Core i3-1125G4 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon D-1557 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon D-1557 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i3-1125G4 versus 2.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1557 — a 55.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-1125G4 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core i3-1125G4 uses the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Xeon D-1557 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1125G4 scores 9,284 against the Xeon D-1557's 9,285 — a 0% lead for the Xeon D-1557. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i3-1125G4 vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1557.
| Feature | Core i3-1125G4 | Xeon D-1557 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 12 / 24+200% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+76% | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+33% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+433% | 1.5 MB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 9,284 | 9,285 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 5,112 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,560 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,770 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-1125G4 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-1557 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-1125G4 | Xeon D-1557 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1449 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-1125G4) / not specified (Xeon D-1557). The Core i3-1125G4 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (48 EU)), while the Xeon D-1557 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1125G4 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i3-1125G4 rivals Ryzen 3 5300U.
| Feature | Core i3-1125G4 | Xeon D-1557 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics (48 EU) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Productivity | — |
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