Xeon W-1250 vs Xeon D-1587
Xeon W-1250
Xeon D-1587
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1250
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1587
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1250 | Xeon D-1587 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($333) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,443) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1250 | Xeon D-1587 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+335%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($333) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,443) |
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 Xeon D-1587
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.
Xeon D-1587
The Xeon D-1587 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 13,630 points. Launch price was $1,443.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-1250 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-1587 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon D-1587 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-1250 versus 2.3 GHz on the Xeon D-1587 — a 68.6% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1250 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Xeon D-1587 is built on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-1250 scores 13,671 against the Xeon D-1587's 13,630 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon W-1250. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1250 vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1587.
| Feature | Xeon W-1250 | Xeon D-1587 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 16 / 32+167% |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+104% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+94% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache+700% | 1.5 MB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 13,671 | 13,630 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1250 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1587 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-1250 | Xeon D-1587 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-1250 launched at $285 MSRP, while the Xeon D-1587 debuted at $1652. At current prices ($333 vs $1443), the Xeon W-1250 is $1110 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1250 delivers 41.1 pts/$ vs 9.4 pts/$ for the Xeon D-1587 — making the Xeon W-1250 the 125.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-1250 | Xeon D-1587 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $285-83% | $1652 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $333-77% | $1443 |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.1+337% | 9.4 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2016 |
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