Core i7-2675QM vs Xeon E3-1225

CPU

GPU

Core i7-2675QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2011

Xeon E3-1225

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-2675QM

4 / 8

3,913

+0.3%

3,903

0.0%

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 i7-2675QM is positioned at rank 1070 and the Xeon E3-1225 is on rank 654, so the Xeon E3-1225 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 i7-2675QM

#1058

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2835%

#1059

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2793%

#1060

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2564%

#1061

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2553%

#1062

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2529%

#1064

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2443%

#1065

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2342%

#1066

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2338%

#1067

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2275%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

100%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

99%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#1076

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

99%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

97%

#1082

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1225

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

11930%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2253%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2001%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1546%

#386

Xeon w9-3475X

MSRP: $3739|Avg: $3930

100%

#388

EPYC 9254

MSRP: $3761|Avg: $1099

98%

#389

Xeon Gold 5220R

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1015

98%

#390

EPYC 9555P

MSRP: $7983|Avg: $6130

97%

#391

Xeon Gold 5218

MSRP: $1273|Avg: $500

97%

#392

EPYC 9374F

MSRP: $4850|Avg: $3466

97%

#393

Xeon Gold 6448Y

MSRP: $3583|Avg: N/A

97%

#394

EPYC 9454

MSRP: $5225|Avg: $576

97%

#654

Xeon E3-1225

MSRP: $224|Avg: $205

100%

#669

Xeon E5645

MSRP: $294|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 ($205) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1225 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-2675QM	Xeon E3-1225
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($205)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-2675QM ($378), 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 ($173 less, 84% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-2675QM	Xeon E3-1225
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+84%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($205)

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 i7-2675QM Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1225 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-2675QM and Xeon E3-1225

Core i7-2675QM

The Core i7-2675QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1224. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 3,913 points. Launch price was $378.

Xeon E3-1225

The Xeon E3-1225 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,903 points. Launch price was $150.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-2675QM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon E3-1225's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-2675QM versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1225 — a 9.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1225 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). Both are built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i7-2675QM scores 3,913 against the Xeon E3-1225's 3,903 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-2675QM. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-2675QM	Xeon E3-1225
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	3.4 GHz+10%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.1 GHz+41%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	3,913	3,903

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-2675QM uses the FCBGA1224 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E3-1225 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-2675QM	Xeon E3-1225
Socket	FCBGA1224	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Core i7-2675QM) / not specified (Xeon E3-1225). The Core i7-2675QM includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Xeon E3-1225 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2675QM targets Mobile.