Xeon E-2488 vs Core Ultra 5 225F
Xeon E-2488
Core Ultra 5 225F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2488
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 225F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2488 | Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2488 | Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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-2488 and Core Ultra 5 225F
Xeon E-2488
The Xeon E-2488 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 31,888 points. Launch price was $606.
Core Ultra 5 225F
The Core Ultra 5 225F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1851. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 31,541 points. Launch price was $231.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2488 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225F offers 10 cores / 10 threads — the Core Ultra 5 225F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2488 versus 4.9 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225F — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2488 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E-2488 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 225F uses Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2488 scores 31,888 against the Core Ultra 5 225F's 31,541 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon E-2488. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,000 vs 17,050 (12.8% advantage for the Core Ultra 5 225F). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,100 vs 2,653, a 23.3% lead for the Core Ultra 5 225F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,000 vs 13,028 (8.2% advantage for the Core Ultra 5 225F). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2488 vs 20 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 225F.
| Feature | Xeon E-2488 | Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 10+25% |
| Boost Clock | 5.6 GHz+14% | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+20% | 20 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core)+50% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 31,888+1% | 31,541 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,000 | 17,050+14% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,100 | 2,653+26% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,000 | 13,028+9% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2488 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core Ultra 5 225F uses LGA1851 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Core Ultra 5 225F supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Xeon E-2488) vs 24 (Core Ultra 5 225F) — the Core Ultra 5 225F offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W680 (Xeon E-2488) and Z890,B860 (Core Ultra 5 225F).
| Feature | Xeon E-2488 | Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core Ultra 5 225F supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E-2488) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 225F). Primary use case: Xeon E-2488 targets Entry-level Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon E-2488 rivals Xeon E-2388G.
| Feature | Xeon E-2488 | Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Entry-level Server / Workstation | — |
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