CPU
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Core i3-1125G4
Xeon E5-1650 v2
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 E5-1650 v2 is on rank 691, so the Core i3-1125G4 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1125G4
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1650 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-1125G4 | Xeon E5-1650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-1125G4 | Xeon E5-1650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
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 E5-1650 v2
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 E5-1650 v2
The Xeon E5-1650 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,306 points. Launch price was $917.
Processing Power
The Core i3-1125G4 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-1650 v2 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-1650 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i3-1125G4 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-1650 v2 — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1650 v2 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i3-1125G4 uses the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Xeon E5-1650 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-E (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1125G4 scores 9,284 against the Xeon E5-1650 v2's 9,306 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-1650 v2. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i3-1125G4 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1650 v2.
| Feature | Core i3-1125G4 | Xeon E5-1650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin-55% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) | Ivy Bridge-E (2013) |
| PassMark | 9,284 | 9,306 |
| 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 E5-1650 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-1125G4 | Xeon E5-1650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1449 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| 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 E5-1650 v2). The Core i3-1125G4 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (48 EU)), while the Xeon E5-1650 v2 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 E5-1650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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