CPU
GPU
Core i7-11700
Xeon Gold 6250
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11700
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6250
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-11700 | Xeon Gold 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($274) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,000) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-11700 | Xeon Gold 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+633%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($274) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,000) |
Performance Check
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 i7-11700 and Xeon Gold 6250
Core i7-11700
The Core i7-11700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,625 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon Gold 6250
The Xeon Gold 6250 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 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 20,552 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-11700 and Xeon Gold 6250 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-11700 versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6250 — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Core i7-11700 is built on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-11700 scores 20,625 against the Xeon Gold 6250's 20,552 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-11700. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-11700 vs 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6250.
| Feature | Core i7-11700 | Xeon Gold 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+9% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz+56% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 35.75 MB+123% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | — |
| PassMark | 20,625 | 20,552 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-11700 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6250 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-11700 | Xeon Gold 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-11700) / not specified (Xeon Gold 6250). The Core i7-11700 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750), while the Xeon Gold 6250 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11700 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-11700 rivals Ryzen 7 5800X.
| Feature | Core i7-11700 | Xeon Gold 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 750 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-11700 launched at $323 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6250 debuted at $3400. At current prices ($274 vs $2000), the Core i7-11700 is $1726 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-11700 delivers 75.3 pts/$ vs 10.3 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6250 — making the Core i7-11700 the 152% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-11700 | Xeon Gold 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $323-91% | $3400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $274-86% | $2000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 75.3+631% | 10.3 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2020 |
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