
Core Ultra 7 258V vs Xeon D-2752TER

Core Ultra 7 258V

Xeon D-2752TER
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 258V
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2752TER
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 7 258V | Xeon D-2752TER |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 7 258V | Xeon D-2752TER |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Ultra 7 258V and Xeon D-2752TER

Core Ultra 7 258V
The Core Ultra 7 258V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,947 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon D-2752TER
The Xeon D-2752TER is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 77 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,074 points. Launch price was $1,061.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 7 258V packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon D-2752TER offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon D-2752TER has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 258V versus 2.8 GHz on the Xeon D-2752TER — a 52.6% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 258V (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 258V uses the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture (3 nm), while the Xeon D-2752TER uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 258V scores 18,947 against the Xeon D-2752TER's 19,074 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon D-2752TER. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 258V vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2752TER.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 258V | Xeon D-2752TER |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 12 / 24+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+71% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+22% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 20 MB (total)+67% |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB (per core)+100% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-70% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Lunar Lake (2024) | Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 18,947 | 19,074 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 10,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,750 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 7 258V uses the FCBGA2833 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-2752TER uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 258V | Xeon D-2752TER |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2833 | FCBGA2579 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5X-8533 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 7 258V) / not specified (Xeon D-2752TER). The Core Ultra 7 258V includes integrated graphics (Arc 140V), while the Xeon D-2752TER requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 7 258V targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 7 258V rivals Ryzen 7 8840U.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 258V | Xeon D-2752TER |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Arc 140V | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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