CPU
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Xeon E5-2687W v4
Core Ultra 7 255U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2687W v4
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 255U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2687W v4 | Core Ultra 7 255U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,138) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-U (2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2687W v4 | Core Ultra 7 255U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,138) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5-2687W v4 and Core Ultra 7 255U
Xeon E5-2687W v4
The Xeon E5-2687W v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 17,640 points. Launch price was $2,141.
Core Ultra 7 255U
The Core Ultra 7 255U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-U (2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): 14 MB + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 17,834 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2687W v4 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, matching the Core Ultra 7 255U's 12 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W v4 versus 5.2 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 255U — a 39.1% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 255U (base: 3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-2687W v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core Ultra 7 255U uses Arrow Lake-U (2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2687W v4 scores 17,640 against the Core Ultra 7 255U's 17,834 — a 1.1% lead for the Core Ultra 7 255U. L3 cache: 30 MB on the Xeon E5-2687W v4 vs 12 MB on the Core Ultra 7 255U.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2687W v4 | Core Ultra 7 255U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 12 / 14 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 5.2 GHz+49% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.8 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB+150% | 12 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 5 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Arrow Lake-U (2025) |
| PassMark | 17,640 | 17,834+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,063 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,255 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2687W v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core Ultra 7 255U uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2687W v4 | Core Ultra 7 255U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FCBGA2049 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Xeon E5-2687W v4) / not specified (Core Ultra 7 255U).
| Feature | Xeon E5-2687W v4 | Core Ultra 7 255U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
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