CPU
GPU
Xeon E3-1225 v2
Xeon Gold 6348H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Xeon Gold 6348H is on rank 483, so the Xeon E3-1225 v2 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1225 v2
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6348H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1225 v2 | Xeon Gold 6348H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / Standard Node) | ✨ Modern (Cooper Lake-SP (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1225 v2 | Xeon Gold 6348H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E3-1225 v2 and Xeon Gold 6348H
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.
Xeon Gold 6348H
The Xeon Gold 6348H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Cooper Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 RDIMM. Passmark benchmark score: 5,967 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6348H is built on the Cooper Lake-SP (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1225 v2 scores 6,015 against the Xeon Gold 6348H's 5,967 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E3-1225 v2.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1225 v2 | Xeon Gold 6348H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | — | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 33 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | — | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Cooper Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 6,015 | 5,967 |
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