Core i7-1265U vs Xeon E5-2690 v2

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.

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 i7-1265U

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

126%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

123%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

114%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

114%

#198

Core i7-1265U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2690 v2

#196

Xeon 6515P

MSRP: $740|Avg: $886

103%

#201

Xeon Gold 6248R

MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A

102%

#208

Xeon E5-2690 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

99%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

97%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

97%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

94%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

92%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

91%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

91%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

90%

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 i7-1265U (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-1265U	Xeon E5-2690 v2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2690 v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-1265U	Xeon E5-2690 v2
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 i7-1265U Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2690 v2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1265U and Xeon E5-2690 v2

Core i7-1265U

The Core i7-1265U 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 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 13,282 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2690 v2

The Xeon E5-2690 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 13,377 points. Launch price was $2,697.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-1265U packs 10 cores / 12 threads, matching the Xeon E5-2690 v2's 10 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-1265U versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2690 v2 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-1265U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i7-1265U uses the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2690 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1265U scores 13,282 against the Xeon E5-2690 v2's 13,377 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-2690 v2. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1265U vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2690 v2.

Feature	Core i7-1265U	Xeon E5-2690 v2
Cores / Threads	10 / 12	10 / 20
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+33%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3 GHz+67%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	25 MB (total)+108%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-U (2022)	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)
PassMark	13,282	13,377

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1265U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E5-2690 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.