Core i5-5250U vs Xeon D-1602

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 i5-5250U is positioned at rank 685 and the Xeon D-1602 is on rank 799, so the Core i5-5250U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 i5-5250U

#673

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

958%

#674

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

944%

#675

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

866%

#676

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

863%

#677

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

855%

#679

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

825%

#680

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

791%

#681

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

790%

#682

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

769%

#685

Core i5-5250U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#695

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

98%

#699

Athlon Silver 3050e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1602

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

16896%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3190%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2834%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2190%

#459

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

100%

#460

Xeon E5-2686 V3

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160

98%

#460

Xeon Gold 6242R

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779

98%

#462

Xeon W-2175

MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180

98%

#463

EPYC 75F3

MSRP: $5383|Avg: $2799

97%

#464

Xeon W-3375

MSRP: $4951|Avg: $6000

97%

#799

Xeon D-1602

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#800

Xeon E5-2428L

MSRP: $692|Avg: $42

100%

#803

Opteron 6380

MSRP: $551|Avg: $111

99%

#812

Xeon E3-1220L

MSRP: $189|Avg: $27

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon D-1602 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-5250U	Xeon D-1602
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-5250U (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-5250U	Xeon D-1602
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.

Core i5-5250U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-5250U and Xeon D-1602

Core i5-5250U

The Core i5-5250U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,450 points. Launch price was $315.

Xeon D-1602

The Xeon D-1602 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 27 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,459 points. Launch price was $106.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-5250U and Xeon D-1602 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Core i5-5250U versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon D-1602 — a 16.9% clock advantage for the Xeon D-1602 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-5250U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-1602 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-5250U scores 2,450 against the Xeon D-1602's 2,459 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon D-1602. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-5250U vs 3 MB on the Xeon D-1602.

Feature	Core i5-5250U	Xeon D-1602
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz	3.2 GHz+19%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	2.5 GHz+56%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-U (2015)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	2,450	2,459

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-5250U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1602 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-5250U	Xeon D-1602
Socket	FCBGA1168	FCBGA1667
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	1866	—
Max RAM Capacity	16	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i5-5250U) / not specified (Xeon D-1602). The Core i5-5250U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 6000), while the Xeon D-1602 requires a dedicated GPU.