Xeon E3-1225 v2 vs Core i5-10210U

Xeon E3-1225 v2

Core i5-10210U

4 Cores8 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1225 v2

4 / 4

6,015

0.0%

6,071

+0.9%

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. The Xeon E3-1225 v2 is positioned at rank 480 and the Core i5-10210U is on rank 868, so the Xeon E3-1225 v2 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 Xeon E3-1225 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6909%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1304%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1159%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

895%

#303

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

MSRP: $2495|Avg: $2495

100%

#304

EPYC 7352

MSRP: $1350|Avg: $725

99%

#305

Xeon w7-2475X

MSRP: $1789|Avg: $2544

99%

#307

Xeon W-3323

MSRP: $949|Avg: $500

97%

#308

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100

97%

#480

Xeon E3-1225 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#492

Xeon W-2223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $330

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10210U

#856

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1435%

#857

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1414%

#858

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1298%

#859

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1293%

#860

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1281%

#862

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1237%

#863

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1186%

#864

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1184%

#865

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1152%

#868

Core i5-10210U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#873

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

99%

#877

Microsoft SQ1

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

98%

#879

Core i5-6440HQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

98%

#883

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

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 Core i5-10210U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1225 v2	Core i5-10210U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / Standard Node)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1225 v2 (2012) relies on older node technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3-1225 v2	Core i5-10210U
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 E3-1225 v2 Benchmark Check

Core i5-10210U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1225 v2 and Core i5-10210U

Xeon E3-1225 v2

The Xeon E3-1225 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Passmark benchmark score: 6,015 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i5-10210U

The Core i5-10210U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,071 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-10210U is built on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1225 v2 scores 6,015 against the Core i5-10210U's 6,071 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-10210U.

Feature	Xeon E3-1225 v2	Core i5-10210U
Cores / Threads	—	4 / 8
Boost Clock	—	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	—	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	—	14 nm
Architecture	—	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
PassMark	6,015	6,071