Core i5-8259U vs Xeon X7350

Core i5-8259U

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2018

Xeon X7350

6 Cores6 Thrd130 WWMax: 0.93 GHz2007

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-8259U

4 / 8

7,843

+0.1%

7,836

0.0%

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 i5-8259U is positioned at rank 209 and the Xeon X7350 is on rank 248, so the Core i5-8259U 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 i5-8259U

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#197

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

374%

#198

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

369%

#199

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

338%

#200

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

337%

#201

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

334%

#203

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

322%

#204

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

309%

#205

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

309%

#206

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

300%

#209

Core i5-8259U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon X7350

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

3978%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

751%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

667%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

516%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

99%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

99%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

96%

#248

Xeon X7350

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#250

Xeon E5-2685 v3

MSRP: $2090|Avg: N/A

99%

#255

Ryzen 3 PRO 1200

MSRP: $109|Avg: $80

99%

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 i5-8259U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-8259U	Xeon X7350
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Tigerton (2007) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X7350 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-8259U	Xeon X7350
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 i5-8259U Benchmark Check

Xeon X7350 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8259U and Xeon X7350

Core i5-8259U

The Core i5-8259U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,843 points. Launch price was $320.

Xeon X7350

The Xeon X7350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 September 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Tigerton (2007) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,836 points. Launch price was $2,301.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-8259U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon X7350 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon X7350 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-8259U versus 0.93 GHz on the Xeon X7350 — a 121.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-8259U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Core i5-8259U uses the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon X7350 uses Tigerton (2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8259U scores 7,843 against the Xeon X7350's 7,836 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-8259U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8259U vs 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X7350.

Feature	Core i5-8259U	Xeon X7350
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 6+50%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+309%	0.93 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.93 GHz+27%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB L2 Cache+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	4 MB (total)+1500%
Process	14 nm-78%	65 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019)	Tigerton (2007)
PassMark	7,843	7,836

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-8259U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X7350 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-8259U	Xeon X7350
Socket	FCBGA1528	PGA604
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR2-667
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	✅

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-8259U) / VT-x (Xeon X7350). Primary use case: Xeon X7350 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7350 rivals Core i3-2100.