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N250
Xeon E5-1410
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 N250 is positioned at rank 133 and the Xeon E5-1410 is on rank 367, so the N250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar N250
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1410
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | N250 | Xeon E5-1410 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($55) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | N250 | Xeon E5-1410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($55) |
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 N250 and Xeon E5-1410
N250
The N250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Memory support: DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 4,773 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon E5-1410
The Xeon E5-1410 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,852 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The N250 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon E5-1410's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the N250 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-1410 — a 17.1% clock advantage for the N250. The Xeon E5-1410 is built on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. In PassMark, the N250 scores 4,773 against the Xeon E5-1410's 4,852 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon E5-1410. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the N250 vs 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-1410.
| Feature | N250 | Xeon E5-1410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+19% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 10240 kB (total)+67% |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-78% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | — | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) |
| PassMark | 4,773 | 4,852+2% |
Memory & Platform
The N250 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-1410 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | N250 | Xeon E5-1410 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | LGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
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