Core i5-1250P
VS
Xeon E5-2682 v4

Core i5-1250P vs Xeon E5-2682 v4

Intel

Core i5-1250P

12 Cores16 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Xeon E5-2682 v4

16 Cores32 Thrd120 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2016

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 i5-1250P

#144
Core i7-12650H
MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A
106%
#153
Core i7-1370P
MSRP: $438|Avg: $280
102%
#157
Core i5-1250P
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#158
Core i9-13900H
MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A
99%
#161
Core Ultra 7 268V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
98%
#162
Core Ultra 7 256V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $350
97%
#167
Core Ultra 7 258V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
94%
#169
Core i7-1280P
MSRP: $482|Avg: $482
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2682 v4

#86
Xeon Platinum 8260
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
101%
#89
Xeon E5-2682 v4
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#97
Xeon Silver 4314
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
97%
#98
Xeon W-1350
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
97%
#99
Xeon W-1370P
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-1250P (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightCore i5-1250PXeon E5-2682 v4
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2682 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCore i5-1250PXeon E5-2682 v4
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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 i5-1250P and Xeon E5-2682 v4

Intel

Core i5-1250P

The Core i5-1250P 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: 19,167 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Xeon E5-2682 v4

The Xeon E5-2682 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Max frequency: 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 40 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 18,971 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Core i5-1250P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2682 v4 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon E5-2682 v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-1250P versus 2.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2682 v4 — a 55.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-1250P. The Core i5-1250P uses the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2682 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1250P scores 19,167 against the Xeon E5-2682 v4's 18,971 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-1250P. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1250P vs 40 MB on the Xeon E5-2682 v4.

FeatureCore i5-1250PXeon E5-2682 v4
Cores / Threads
12 / 16
16 / 32+33%
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz+76%
2.5 GHz
Base Clock
1.7 GHz
L3 Cache
12 MB (total)
40 MB+233%
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)
4 MB+220%
Process
Intel 7 nm-50%
14 nm
Architecture
Alder Lake-P (2022)
Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark
19,167+1%
18,971
Cinebench R23 Multi
9,250
Geekbench 6 Single
1,785
Geekbench 6 Multi
8,420
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1250P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2682 v4 uses FCLGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i5-1250PXeon E5-2682 v4
Socket
FCBGA1744
FCLGA2011
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-4800
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 i5-1250P) / not specified (Xeon E5-2682 v4). The Core i5-1250P includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)), while the Xeon E5-2682 v4 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureCore i5-1250PXeon E5-2682 v4
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d