Xeon E-2146G vs Core i7-1265U

Xeon E-2146G

6 Cores12 Thrd80 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2018

Core i7-1265U

10 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E-2146G

6 / 12

13,240

0.0%

13,282

+0.3%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2146G

#201

Xeon Gold 6248R

MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A

103%

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

100%

#212

Xeon E-2146G

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

98%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

98%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

95%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

93%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

92%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

92%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

91%

#225

Xeon W-1250

MSRP: $285|Avg: $333

91%

#226

EPYC 9135

MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95

90%

#227

Xeon E-2378

MSRP: $362|Avg: $562

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1265U

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

126%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

123%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

114%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

114%

#198

Core i7-1265U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2146G is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E-2146G	Core i7-1265U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-1265U ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E-2146G	Core i7-1265U
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.

Xeon E-2146G Benchmark Check

Core i7-1265U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2146G and Core i7-1265U

Xeon E-2146G

The Xeon E-2146G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,240 points. Launch price was $317.

Core i7-1265U

The Core i7-1265U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 13,282 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E-2146G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-1265U offers 10 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-1265U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2146G versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-1265U — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-1265U (base: 3.5 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon E-2146G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-1265U uses Alder Lake-U (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2146G scores 13,240 against the Core i7-1265U's 13,282 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-1265U. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon E-2146G	Core i7-1265U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 12+67%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	4.8 GHz+7%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+94%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)	Alder Lake-U (2022)
PassMark	13,240	13,282
Geekbench 6 Single	1,557	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	6,385	—

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2146G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-1265U uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E-2146G	Core i7-1265U
Socket	LGA1151	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Xeon E-2146G) / not specified (Core i7-1265U). The Xeon E-2146G includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics P630), while the Core i7-1265U requires a dedicated GPU.