Core i7-1365UE vs Xeon W-2225

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 i7-1365UE is positioned at rank 803 and the Xeon W-2225 is on rank 898, so the Core i7-1365UE 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 i7-1365UE

#791

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1213%

#792

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1195%

#793

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1097%

#794

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1092%

#795

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1082%

#797

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1045%

#798

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1002%

#799

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1000%

#800

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

974%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

100%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

99%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

99%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#812

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2225

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

23246%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

4389%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3900%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3013%

#505

Xeon E5-2679 v4

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $500

100%

#506

Xeon E5-2680 v3

MSRP: $1745|Avg: $212

95%

#507

Xeon Platinum 8562Y+

MSRP: $5945|Avg: $7000

94%

#508

Xeon E7-8895 v2

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $65

94%

#509

EPYC 9754

MSRP: $11900|Avg: $10631

93%

#509

EPYC 9684X

MSRP: $14756|Avg: $14756

93%

#511

Xeon D-1587

MSRP: $1652|Avg: $1443

92%

#512

Xeon E5-2687W v4

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $1138

92%

#898

Xeon W-2225

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $150

100%

#899

Xeon E5-2650L v3

MSRP: $1329|Avg: N/A

100%

#906

Xeon E5405

MSRP: $209|Avg: $15

94%

#907

Xeon E5-2440

MSRP: $728|Avg: $249

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($150) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2225 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-1365UE	Xeon W-2225
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($429)	✅ More affordable ($150)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-1365UE ($429), 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 ($279 less, 186% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-1365UE	Xeon W-2225
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+187%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($429)	✅ More affordable ($150)

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 i7-1365UE and Xeon W-2225

Core i7-1365UE

The Core i7-1365UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 10,379 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon W-2225

The Xeon W-2225 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 10,425 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-1365UE packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-2225 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-1365UE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-1365UE versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-2225 — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-1365UE (base: 1.7 GHz vs 4.1 GHz). The Core i7-1365UE is built on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-1365UE scores 10,379 against the Xeon W-2225's 10,425 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon W-2225. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1365UE vs 8.25 MB on the Xeon W-2225.

Feature	Core i7-1365UE	Xeon W-2225
Cores / Threads	10 / 12+150%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+7%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	4.1 GHz+141%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+45%	8.25 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	—
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U (2023)	—
PassMark	10,379	10,425

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1365UE uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-2225 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-1365UE	Xeon W-2225
Socket	FCBGA1744	LGA2066
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-1365UE launched at $429 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2225 debuted at $1166. At current prices ($429 vs $150), the Xeon W-2225 is $279 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-1365UE delivers 24.2 pts/$ vs 69.5 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2225 — making the Xeon W-2225 the 96.7% better value option.