CPU
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Xeon W-3235
Core 7 250H
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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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3235
Performance Per Dollar Core 7 250H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3235 | Core 7 250H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,538) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3235 | Core 7 250H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,538) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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-3235 and Core 7 250H
Xeon W-3235
The Xeon W-3235 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 25,552 points. Launch price was $1,398.
Core 7 250H
The Core 7 250H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 25,530 points. Launch price was $502.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3235 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core 7 250H offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core 7 250H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-3235 versus 5.4 GHz on the Core 7 250H — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Core 7 250H (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon W-3235 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 7 250H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3235 scores 25,552 against the Core 7 250H's 25,530 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon W-3235. L3 cache: 19.25 MB on the Xeon W-3235 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core 7 250H.
| Feature | Xeon W-3235 | Core 7 250H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 14 / 20+17% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.4 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+32% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB | 24 MB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+500% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 25,552 | 25,530 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3235 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 7 250H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-3235 | Core 7 250H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
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