Xeon E-2176G vs Xeon W-1250
Xeon E-2176G
Xeon W-1250
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2176G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1250
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2176G | Xeon W-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($405) | ✅ More affordable ($333) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2176G | Xeon W-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+22%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($405) | ✅ More affordable ($333) |
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 E-2176G and Xeon W-1250
Xeon E-2176G
The Xeon E-2176G 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 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 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: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,593 points. Launch price was $367.
Xeon W-1250
The Xeon W-1250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,671 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E-2176G and Xeon W-1250 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon E-2176G versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-1250 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E-2176G is built on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E-2176G scores 13,593 against the Xeon W-1250's 13,671 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon W-1250. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2176G vs 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1250.
| Feature | Xeon E-2176G | Xeon W-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+12% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | — |
| PassMark | 13,593 | 13,671 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2176G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-1250 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2176G | Xeon W-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E-2176G launched at $367 MSRP, while the Xeon W-1250 debuted at $285. At current prices ($405 vs $333), the Xeon W-1250 is $72 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2176G delivers 33.6 pts/$ vs 41.1 pts/$ for the Xeon W-1250 — making the Xeon W-1250 the 20.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E-2176G | Xeon W-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $367 | $285-22% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $405 | $333-18% |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.6 | 41.1+22% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2020 |
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