Xeon Gold 6250 vs Xeon E-2456
Xeon Gold 6250
Xeon E-2456
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6250
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2456
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6250 | Xeon E-2456 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,000) | ✅ More affordable ($289) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6250 | Xeon E-2456 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+597%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,000) | ✅ More affordable ($289) |
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 6250 and Xeon E-2456
Xeon Gold 6250
The Xeon Gold 6250 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 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 20,552 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon E-2456
The Xeon E-2456 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 20,705 points. Launch price was $375.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6250 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E-2456 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Gold 6250 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6250 versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2456 — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2456 (base: 3.9 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E-2456 is built on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6250 scores 20,552 against the Xeon E-2456's 20,705 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E-2456. L3 cache: 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6250 vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2456.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6250 | Xeon E-2456 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.1 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+18% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 35.75 MB+99% | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | — | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 20,552 | 20,705 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6250 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2456 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6250 | Xeon E-2456 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($2000 vs $289), the Xeon E-2456 is $1711 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6250 delivers 10.3 pts/$ vs 71.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2456 — making the Xeon E-2456 the 149.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6250 | Xeon E-2456 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3400 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2000 | $289-86% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.3 | 71.6+595% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2023 |
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