CPU
GPU
Xeon Gold 6252
Core Ultra 5 225T
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6252
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 225T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6252 | Core Ultra 5 225T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6252 | Core Ultra 5 225T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
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 6252 and Core Ultra 5 225T
Xeon Gold 6252
The Xeon Gold 6252 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 27,148 points. Launch price was $3,655.
Core Ultra 5 225T
The Core Ultra 5 225T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2025 (recentemente). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1851. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 26,874 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6252 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225T offers 10 cores / 10 threads — the Xeon Gold 6252 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6252 versus 4.9 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225T — a 27.9% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 225T (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6252 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6252 scores 27,148 against the Core Ultra 5 225T's 26,874 — a 1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6252. L3 cache: 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6252 vs 20 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 225T.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6252 | Core Ultra 5 225T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+140% | 10 / 10 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.9 GHz+32% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.5 GHz+19% |
| L3 Cache | 35.75 MB+79% | 20 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+700% | 3 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm-79% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 27,148+1% | 26,874 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,677 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,943 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6252 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core Ultra 5 225T uses LGA1851 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6252 | Core Ultra 5 225T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA1851 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Gold 6252) / VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 225T). The Core Ultra 5 225T includes integrated graphics (Arc Graphics (16EU)), while the Xeon Gold 6252 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 5 225T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 5 225T rivals Ryzen 5 9600X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6252 | Core Ultra 5 225T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Arc Graphics (16EU) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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