CPU
GPU
Xeon Gold 6137
Core i5-1250P
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 Gold 6137
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1250P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6137 | Core i5-1250P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6137 | Core i5-1250P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gold 6137 and Core i5-1250P
Xeon Gold 6137
The Xeon Gold 6137 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 19,365 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i5-1250P
The Core i5-1250P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 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): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,167 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6137 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-1250P offers 12 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-1250P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6137 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-1250P — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-1250P (base: 3.9 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Core i5-1250P is built on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6137 scores 19,365 against the Core i5-1250P's 19,167 — a 1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6137. L3 cache: 25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6137 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1250P.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6137 | Core i5-1250P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 16+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.4 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+129% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB+108% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | — | Alder Lake-P (2022) |
| PassMark | 19,365+1% | 19,167 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 9,250 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,785 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,420 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6137 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1250P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6137 | Core i5-1250P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Gold 6137) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1250P). The Core i5-1250P includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)), while the Xeon Gold 6137 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6137 | Core i5-1250P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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