Xeon W-1250 vs Core i3-14100T
Xeon W-1250
Core i3-14100T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1250
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-14100T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1250 | Core i3-14100T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($333) | ✅ More affordable ($135) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1250 | Core i3-14100T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+148%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($333) | ✅ More affordable ($135) |
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 W-1250 and Core i3-14100T
Xeon W-1250
The Xeon W-1250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,671 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i3-14100T
The Core i3-14100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 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: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 13,731 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-1250 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i3-14100T offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon W-1250 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-1250 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-14100T — a 6.6% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1250 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i3-14100T is built on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-1250 scores 13,671 against the Core i3-14100T's 13,731 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i3-14100T. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1250 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-14100T.
| Feature | Xeon W-1250 | Core i3-14100T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+7% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+22% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | — | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 13,671 | 13,731 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1250 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-14100T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-1250 | Core i3-14100T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-1250) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-14100T). The Core i3-14100T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the Xeon W-1250 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-14100T targets Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon W-1250 | Core i3-14100T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 730 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-1250 launched at $285 MSRP, while the Core i3-14100T debuted at $134. At current prices ($333 vs $135), the Core i3-14100T is $198 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1250 delivers 41.1 pts/$ vs 101.7 pts/$ for the Core i3-14100T — making the Core i3-14100T the 85% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-1250 | Core i3-14100T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $285 | $134-53% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $333 | $135-59% |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.1 | 101.7+147% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2024 |
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