Core i5-1250P
VS
Xeon W-2245

Core i5-1250P vs Xeon W-2245

Intel

Core i5-1250P

12 Cores16 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Xeon W-2245

8 Cores16 Thrd155 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2019

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 W-2245

#41
Xeon W-2195
MSRP: $150|Avg: $5
144%
#50
Xeon Gold 6238R
MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A
113%
#53
Xeon W-2245
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#54
EPYC 4465P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $399
97%
#55
Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
MSRP: $229|Avg: $192
93%
#56
Xeon E5-4667 v3
MSRP: $128|Avg: $128
93%
#59
Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
MSRP: $409|Avg: $450
88%
#60
Xeon Platinum 8571N
MSRP: $599|Avg: $418
88%
#61
Xeon Platinum 8270
MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A
88%
#62
EPYC 4464P
MSRP: $429|Avg: $450
85%
#63
EPYC 4345P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $329
85%
#64
EPYC 4344P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $314
83%
#65
EPYC 4364P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $334
79%
#66
EPYC 4585PX
MSRP: $699|Avg: $826
78%
#67
EPYC 4545P
MSRP: $549|Avg: $595
76%
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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2245 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightCore i5-1250PXeon W-2245
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-1250P ($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 ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightCore i5-1250PXeon W-2245
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 W-2245

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 W-2245

The Xeon W-2245 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 19,422 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Core i5-1250P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-2245 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-1250P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-1250P versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-2245 — a 6.6% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2245 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Core i5-1250P is built on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-1250P scores 19,167 against the Xeon W-2245's 19,422 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon W-2245. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1250P vs 16.5 MB on the Xeon W-2245.

FeatureCore i5-1250PXeon W-2245
Cores / Threads
12 / 16+50%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz
4.7 GHz+7%
Base Clock
1.7 GHz
3.9 GHz+129%
L3 Cache
12 MB (total)
16.5 MB+38%
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm-50%
14 nm
Architecture
Alder Lake-P (2022)
PassMark
19,167
19,422+1%
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 W-2245 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i5-1250PXeon W-2245
Socket
FCBGA1744
LGA2066
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
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 W-2245). The Core i5-1250P includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)), while the Xeon W-2245 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureCore i5-1250PXeon W-2245
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d