Core i7-1185G7 vs Xeon W-2125
Core i7-1185G7
Xeon W-2125
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. The Core i7-1185G7 is positioned at rank 816 and the Xeon W-2125 is on rank 590, so the Xeon W-2125 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1185G7
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2125
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-1185G7 | Xeon W-2125 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-1185G7 | Xeon W-2125 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
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 i7-1185G7 and Xeon W-2125
Core i7-1185G7
The Core i7-1185G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,033 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon W-2125
The Xeon W-2125 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,000 points. Launch price was $444.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-1185G7 and Xeon W-2125 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-1185G7 versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-2125 — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-1185G7 (base: 3 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core i7-1185G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Xeon W-2125 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1185G7 scores 10,033 against the Xeon W-2125's 10,000 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-1185G7. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1185G7 vs 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2125.
| Feature | Core i7-1185G7 | Xeon W-2125 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+7% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 4 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+45% | 8.25 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 10,033 | 10,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,700 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 5,200 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-1185G7 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2125 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR4x-4267 memory speed. The Xeon W-2125 supports up to 512 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-1185G7) vs 4 (Xeon W-2125). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-1185G7) vs 48 (Xeon W-2125) — the Xeon W-2125 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i7-1185G7 | Xeon W-2125 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1449 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR4x-4267 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 512 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 48+140% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. The Core i7-1185G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics G7), while the Xeon W-2125 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1185G7 targets Thin & Light Laptop, Xeon W-2125 targets Workstation.
| Feature | Core i7-1185G7 | Xeon W-2125 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics G7 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Thin & Light Laptop | Workstation |
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