Xeon X5482 vs Processor N250
Xeon X5482
Processor N250
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. The Xeon X5482 is positioned at rank #752 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5482
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5482 | Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5482 | Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 X5482 and Processor N250
Xeon X5482
The Xeon X5482 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 November 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,755 points. Launch price was $1,279.
Processor N250
The Processor N250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,786 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon X5482 and Processor N250 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon X5482 versus 3.8 GHz on the Processor N250 — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Processor N250 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 0.1 GHz). The Xeon X5482 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Processor N250 uses Twin Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5482 scores 2,755 against the Processor N250's 2,786 — a 1.1% lead for the Processor N250. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5482 vs 6 MB (total) on the Processor N250.
| Feature | Xeon X5482 | Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+3100% | 0.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache+100% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+200% | 2 MB (total) |
| Process | 45 nm | 10 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | Twin Lake (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 2,755 | 2,786+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5482 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Processor N250 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5482 | Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
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