CPU
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Xeon D-2753NT
Core Ultra 5 125H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2753NT
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 125H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-2753NT | Core Ultra 5 125H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-2753NT | Core Ultra 5 125H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xeon D-2753NT and Core Ultra 5 125H
Xeon D-2753NT
The Xeon D-2753NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 87 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,626 points. Launch price was $800.
Core Ultra 5 125H
The Core Ultra 5 125H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture. It features 14 cores and 18 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 18 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,754 points. Launch price was $375.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-2753NT packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 125H offers 14 cores / 18 threads — the Core Ultra 5 125H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2753NT versus 4.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 125H — a 36.8% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 125H (base: 2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 125H is built on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-2753NT scores 20,626 against the Core Ultra 5 125H's 20,754 — a 0.6% lead for the Core Ultra 5 125H. L3 cache: 20 MB on the Xeon D-2753NT vs 18 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 125H.
| Feature | Xeon D-2753NT | Core Ultra 5 125H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 14 / 18+17% |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 4.5 GHz+45% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB+11% | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | — | Meteor Lake-H (2023) |
| PassMark | 20,626 | 20,754 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-2753NT uses the FCBGA2579 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 5 125H uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-2753NT | Core Ultra 5 125H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2579 | FCBGA2049 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
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