Xeon W-1250 vs Xeon E-2246G
Xeon W-1250
Xeon E-2246G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1250
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2246G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1250 | Xeon E-2246G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($333) | ✅ More affordable ($268) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1250 | Xeon E-2246G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+26%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($333) | ✅ More affordable ($268) |
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 E-2246G
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 E-2246G
The Xeon E-2246G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,832 points. Launch price was $311.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-1250 and Xeon E-2246G share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-1250 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2246G — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2246G (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon E-2246G is built on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-1250 scores 13,671 against the Xeon E-2246G's 13,832 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E-2246G. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1250 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2246G.
| Feature | Xeon W-1250 | Xeon E-2246G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 13,671 | 13,832+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1250 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2246G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-1250 | Xeon E-2246G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-1250 launched at $285 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2246G debuted at $311. At current prices ($333 vs $268), the Xeon E-2246G is $65 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1250 delivers 41.1 pts/$ vs 51.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2246G — making the Xeon E-2246G the 22.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-1250 | Xeon E-2246G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $285-8% | $311 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $333 | $268-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.1 | 51.6+26% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2019 |
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