Core i5-1240P
VS
Xeon 6325P

Core i5-1240P vs Xeon 6325P

Intel

Core i5-1240P

12 Cores16 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Xeon 6325P

4 Cores8 Thrd55 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2025

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 i5-1240P

#111
Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180
108%
#119
Ryzen 7 PRO 250
MSRP: $400|Avg: $380
104%
#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
102%
#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
100%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6325P

#169
Xeon E-2356G
MSRP: $311|Avg: $544
102%
#171
Xeon W-2140B
MSRP: $294|Avg: $99
101%
#176
Xeon 6325P
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
100%
#178
Xeon Silver 4510
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
100%
#179
Xeon W-3223
MSRP: $294|Avg: $294
99%
#182
EPYC Embedded 8224P
MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048
98%
#187
Xeon Gold 5520+
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764
97%
#188
EPYC 8124P
MSRP: $639|Avg: $639
97%
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 ($281) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon 6325P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightCore i5-1240PXeon 6325P
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($200)
⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-1240P ($200), 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 ($81 less, 29% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightCore i5-1240PXeon 6325P
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+39%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($200)
⚠️ Higher cost ($281)

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 i5-1240P and Xeon 6325P

Intel

Core i5-1240P

The Core i5-1240P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,224 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Xeon 6325P

The Xeon 6325P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 16,346 points. Launch price was $281.

Processing Power

The Core i5-1240P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon 6325P offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-1240P has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-1240P versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon 6325P — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Xeon 6325P (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-1240P uses the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon 6325P uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1240P scores 16,224 against the Xeon 6325P's 16,346 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon 6325P. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.

FeatureCore i5-1240PXeon 6325P
Cores / Threads
12 / 16+200%
4 / 8
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz
4.8 GHz+9%
Base Clock
1.7 GHz
3.5 GHz+106%
L3 Cache
12 MB (total)
12 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Alder Lake-P (2022)
Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark
16,224
16,346
Cinebench R23 Multi
11,268
Geekbench 6 Single
2,102
Geekbench 6 Multi
7,577
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1240P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6325P uses LGA1700 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i5-1240PXeon 6325P
Socket
FCBGA1744
LGA1700
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+25%
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1240P) / not specified (Xeon 6325P). The Core i5-1240P includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics), while the Xeon 6325P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1240P targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-1240P rivals Ryzen 5 6600U.

FeatureCore i5-1240PXeon 6325P
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Iris Xe Graphics
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Budget
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Value Analysis

The Core i5-1240P launched at $309 MSRP, while the Xeon 6325P debuted at $281. At current prices ($200 vs $281), the Core i5-1240P is $81 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-1240P delivers 81.1 pts/$ vs 58.2 pts/$ for the Xeon 6325P — making the Core i5-1240P the 33% better value option.

FeatureCore i5-1240PXeon 6325P
MSRP
$309
$281-9%
Avg Price (30d)
$200-29%
$281
Performance per Dollar
81.1+39%
58.2
Release Date
2022
2025