Processor N200 vs Xeon E3-1225

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 Processor N200 is positioned at rank 204 and the Xeon E3-1225 is on rank 654, so the Processor N200 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 Processor N200

#192

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

373%

#193

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

367%

#194

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

337%

#195

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

336%

#196

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

332%

#198

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

321%

#199

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

308%

#200

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

307%

#201

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

299%

#204

Processor N200

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1225

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

11930%

#6

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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Processor N200 (2023) utilizes 10 nm technology and **DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Processor N200	Xeon E3-1225
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($205)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1225 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Processor N200	Xeon E3-1225
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($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.

Processor N200 Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1225 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Processor N200 and Xeon E3-1225

Processor N200

The Processor N200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): + 6 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,937 points. Launch price was $193.

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

Both the Processor N200 and Xeon E3-1225 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Processor N200 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1225 — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Processor N200 (base: 0.1 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Processor N200 uses the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E3-1225 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Processor N200 scores 3,937 against the Xeon E3-1225's 3,903 — a 0.9% lead for the Processor N200. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Processor N200	Xeon E3-1225
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+9%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	0.1 GHz	3.1 GHz+3000%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm-69%	32 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-N (2023)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	3,937	3,903

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Memory & Platform

The Processor N200 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E3-1225 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.