Xeon Gold 6128 vs Core i5-1235U

Xeon Gold 6128

6 Cores12 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2017

Core i5-1235U

10 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon Gold 6128

6 / 12

12,887

+1.2%

12,740

0.0%

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 Gold 6128 is positioned at rank 252 and the Core i5-1235U is on rank 171, so the Core i5-1235U 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 Gold 6128

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4031%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

761%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

676%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

522%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

98%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#252

Xeon Gold 6128

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#255

Ryzen 3 PRO 1200

MSRP: $109|Avg: $80

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1235U

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

97%

#159

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

345%

#160

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

340%

#161

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

312%

#162

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

311%

#163

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

308%

#165

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

298%

#166

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

285%

#167

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

285%

#168

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

277%

#171

Core i5-1235U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#173

Celeron N3060

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

99%

#176

Core 2 Duo T9300

MSRP: $316|Avg: $20

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 6128 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6128	Core i5-1235U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-1235U ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6128	Core i5-1235U
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 Gold 6128 Benchmark Check

Core i5-1235U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6128 and Core i5-1235U

Xeon Gold 6128

The Xeon Gold 6128 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 12,887 points. Launch price was $1,697.

Core i5-1235U

The Core i5-1235U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 12,740 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6128 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-1235U offers 10 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-1235U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6128 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-1235U — a 17.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-1235U (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6128 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-1235U uses Alder Lake-U (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6128 scores 12,887 against the Core i5-1235U's 12,740 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6128. L3 cache: 19.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6128 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1235U.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6128	Core i5-1235U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 12+67%
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4.4 GHz+19%
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+162%	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	19.25 MB+60%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	6 MB+380%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Alder Lake-U (2022)
PassMark	12,887+1%	12,740
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,095

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6128 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1235U uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6128	Core i5-1235U
Socket	LGA3647	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Gold 6128) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1235U). The Core i5-1235U includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Xeon Gold 6128 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1235U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1235U rivals Ryzen 5 6600U.