N250 vs Xeon X5667

CPU

GPU

N250

4 Cores4 Thrd−WMax: 3.8 GHz2025

Xeon X5667

4 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.46 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

N250

4 / 4

4,773

+1.6%

4,697

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 N250 is positioned at rank 133 and the Xeon X5667 is on rank 579, so the N250 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 N250

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

97%

#121

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

307%

#122

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

303%

#123

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

278%

#124

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

277%

#125

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

274%

#127

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

265%

#128

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

254%

#129

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

254%

#130

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

247%

#133

N250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

99%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

99%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

98%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5667

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

8847%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1670%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1484%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1147%

#349

EPYC 4565P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $1980

100%

#351

Xeon W-2295

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $1400

99%

#352

Xeon 6741P

MSRP: $4421|Avg: $3780

97%

#353

EPYC 7452

MSRP: $2025|Avg: $2025

96%

#354

EPYC 7502P

MSRP: $2300|Avg: $1299

95%

#579

Xeon X5667

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#583

Xeon E3-1245 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $204

99%

#590

Xeon W-2125

MSRP: $444|Avg: $42

96%

#592

EPYC 7261

MSRP: $501|Avg: $8

95%

#594

Xeon E5-1620 v2

MSRP: $294|Avg: $50

94%

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 N250 (2025) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	N250	Xeon X5667
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X5667 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	N250	Xeon X5667
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.

N250 Benchmark Check

Xeon X5667 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of N250 and Xeon X5667

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 X5667

The Xeon X5667 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,697 points. Launch price was $80.

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Processing Power

The N250 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon X5667's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the N250 versus 3.46 GHz on the Xeon X5667 — a 9.4% clock advantage for the N250. The Xeon X5667 is built on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the N250 scores 4,773 against the Xeon X5667's 4,697 — a 1.6% lead for the N250. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the N250 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5667.

Feature	N250	Xeon X5667
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+10%	3.46 GHz
Base Clock	—	3.06 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache	12 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	—	256 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-78%	32 nm
Architecture	—	Westmere-EP (2010−2011)
PassMark	4,773+2%	4,697

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Memory & Platform

The N250 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon X5667 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	N250	Xeon X5667
Socket	FCBGA1264	LGA1366
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+100%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
RAM Channels	—	3
ECC Support	—	✅

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (N250) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5667). Primary use case: Xeon X5667 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5667 rivals Core i7-980X.