Xeon W-1250P
VS
Xeon Silver 4123

Xeon W-1250P vs Xeon Silver 4123

Intel

Xeon W-1250P

6 Cores12 Thrd125 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2020
VS
Intel

Xeon Silver 4123

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2018

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1250P

#219
Xeon D-1733NT
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
108%
#220
Xeon 6520P
MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295
108%
#221
Xeon Gold 6314U
MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A
107%
#222
Xeon E-2478
MSRP: $568|Avg: $269
107%
#223
Xeon W-1390
MSRP: $494|Avg: $400
106%
#225
Xeon W-1250
MSRP: $285|Avg: $333
105%
#226
EPYC 9135
MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95
104%
#227
Xeon E-2378
MSRP: $362|Avg: $562
103%
#228
Xeon w3-2525
MSRP: $609|Avg: $800
103%
#230
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368
102%
#232
EPYC 7282
MSRP: $650|Avg: $199
101%
#233
Xeon w5-2545
MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100
100%
#234
Xeon W-1250P
MSRP: $311|Avg: $311
100%
#237
Xeon w3-2535
MSRP: $739|Avg: $800
98%
#239
EPYC 7313P
MSRP: $913|Avg: $824
98%
#240
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
MSRP: $329|Avg: $60
97%
#241
Xeon w5-2555X
MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1145
97%
#242
Xeon E-2246G
MSRP: $311|Avg: $268
97%
#244
Xeon w3-2423
MSRP: $359|Avg: $300
96%
#245
EPYC 8434P
MSRP: $1517|Avg: $3137
96%
#247
EPYC 7443P
MSRP: $1337|Avg: $1045
93%
#248
EPYC 4564P
MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517
93%
#249
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
MSRP: $1340|Avg: $1340
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4123

#169
Xeon E-2356G
MSRP: $311|Avg: $544
103%
#171
Xeon W-2140B
MSRP: $294|Avg: $99
102%
#176
Xeon 6325P
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
101%
#178
Xeon Silver 4510
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
101%
#179
Xeon W-3223
MSRP: $294|Avg: $294
100%
#180
Xeon Silver 4123
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#182
EPYC Embedded 8224P
MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048
99%
#187
Xeon Gold 5520+
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764
98%
#188
EPYC 8124P
MSRP: $639|Avg: $639
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon W-1250P leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon Silver 4123 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightXeon W-1250PXeon Silver 4123
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($311)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightXeon W-1250PXeon Silver 4123
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($311)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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-1250P and Xeon Silver 4123

Intel

Xeon W-1250P

The Xeon W-1250P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 14,259 points. Launch price was $800.

Intel

Xeon Silver 4123

The Xeon Silver 4123 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 14,405 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Xeon W-1250P packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4123 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Silver 4123 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-1250P versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4123 — a 40% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1250P (base: 4.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1250P scores 14,259 against the Xeon Silver 4123's 14,405 — a 1% lead for the Xeon Silver 4123. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1250P vs 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4123.

FeatureXeon W-1250PXeon Silver 4123
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock
4.8 GHz+50%
3.2 GHz
Base Clock
4.1 GHz+37%
3 GHz
L3 Cache
12 MB Intel® Smart Cache+9%
11 MB
Process
14 nm
14 nm
PassMark
14,259
14,405+1%
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-1250P uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4123 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon W-1250PXeon Silver 4123
Socket
LGA1200
LGA3647
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0