Core i7-1250U vs Xeon E-2186M

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 i7-1250U is positioned at rank 767 and the Xeon E-2186M is on rank 320, so the Xeon E-2186M 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 i7-1250U

#755

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1106%

#756

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1089%

#757

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1000%

#758

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

995%

#759

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

986%

#761

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

953%

#762

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

913%

#763

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

912%

#764

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

887%

#767

Core i7-1250U

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

100%

#773

Core i7-9750HF

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2186M

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4604%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

869%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

772%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

597%

#239

EPYC 7313P

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

100%

#240

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $60

99%

#241

Xeon w5-2555X

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1145

99%

#242

Xeon E-2246G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $268

99%

#244

Xeon w3-2423

MSRP: $359|Avg: $300

97%

#245

EPYC 8434P

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $3137

97%

#320

Xeon E-2186M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#335

Xeon Bronze 3206R

MSRP: $306|Avg: N/A

96%

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 E-2186M is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-1250U	Xeon E-2186M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($426)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-1250U ($426), 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 ($426 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-1250U	Xeon E-2186M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($426)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1250U and Xeon E-2186M

Core i7-1250U

The Core i7-1250U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1781. Thermal design power (TDP): 9.5 MB + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 11,305 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E-2186M

The Xeon E-2186M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,285 points. Launch price was $623.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-1250U packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E-2186M offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-1250U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-1250U versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2186M — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2186M (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i7-1250U uses the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E-2186M uses Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1250U scores 11,305 against the Xeon E-2186M's 11,285 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-1250U. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-1250U	Xeon E-2186M
Cores / Threads	10 / 12+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	4.8 GHz+2%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	2.9 GHz+164%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-U (2022)	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)
PassMark	11,305	11,285
Cinebench R23 Multi	6,788	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,600	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	6,500	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1250U uses the FCBGA1781 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E-2186M uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-1250U	Xeon E-2186M
Socket	FCBGA1781	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1250U) / not specified (Xeon E-2186M). The Core i7-1250U includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)), while the Xeon E-2186M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1250U targets Thin and Light Laptop.

Feature	Core i7-1250U	Xeon E-2186M
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	—
Target Use	Thin and Light Laptop	—