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Xeon W-1250P
Xeon W-2235
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1250P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2235
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1250P | Xeon W-2235 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($311) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1250P | Xeon W-2235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+13%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($311) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
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-1250P and Xeon W-2235
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.
Xeon W-2235
The Xeon W-2235 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 14,235 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-1250P and Xeon W-2235 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-1250P versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-2235 — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1250P (base: 4.1 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1250P scores 14,259 against the Xeon W-2235's 14,235 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon W-1250P. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1250P vs 8.25 MB on the Xeon W-2235.
| Feature | Xeon W-1250P | Xeon W-2235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+4% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.1 GHz+8% | 3.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache+45% | 8.25 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| PassMark | 14,259 | 14,235 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1250P uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2235 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-1250P | Xeon W-2235 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-1250P launched at $311 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2235 debuted at $555. At current prices ($311 vs $350), the Xeon W-1250P is $39 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1250P delivers 45.8 pts/$ vs 40.7 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2235 — making the Xeon W-1250P the 12% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-1250P | Xeon W-2235 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $311-44% | $555 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $311-11% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 45.8+13% | 40.7 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2019 |
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