Xeon W-1350P vs Core Ultra 7 268V
Xeon W-1350P
Core Ultra 7 268V
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1350P
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 268V
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1350P | Core Ultra 7 268V |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($250) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1350P | Core Ultra 7 268V |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+59%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($250) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
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-1350P and Core Ultra 7 268V
Xeon W-1350P
The Xeon W-1350P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,611 points. Launch price was $311.
Core Ultra 7 268V
The Core Ultra 7 268V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,698 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-1350P packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 268V offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core Ultra 7 268V has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1350P versus 5 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 268V — a 2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1350P (base: 4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon W-1350P uses the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core Ultra 7 268V uses Lunar Lake (2024) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1350P scores 19,611 against the Core Ultra 7 268V's 19,698 — a 0.4% lead for the Core Ultra 7 268V. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350P | Core Ultra 7 268V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 8+33% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+2% | 5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+82% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm-79% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake-S (2021) | Lunar Lake (2024) |
| PassMark | 19,611 | 19,698 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 10,653 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,437 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1350P uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core Ultra 7 268V uses FCBGA2833 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350P | Core Ultra 7 268V |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCBGA2833 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR5x-8533 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-1350P) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core Ultra 7 268V). The Core Ultra 7 268V includes integrated graphics (Arc Graphics 140V), while the Xeon W-1350P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 7 268V targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 7 268V rivals Core Ultra 7 155H.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350P | Core Ultra 7 268V |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Arc Graphics 140V |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Productivity |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-1350P launched at $311 MSRP, while the Core Ultra 7 268V debuted at $450. At current prices ($250 vs $400), the Xeon W-1350P is $150 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1350P delivers 78.4 pts/$ vs 49.2 pts/$ for the Core Ultra 7 268V — making the Xeon W-1350P the 45.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350P | Core Ultra 7 268V |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $311-31% | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250-38% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.4+59% | 49.2 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2024 |
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