Xeon X5667 vs N250

Xeon X5667

4 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.46 GHz2010

N250

4 Cores4 Thrd−WMax: 3.8 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X5667

4 / 8

4,697

0.0%

4,773

+1.6%

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. The Xeon X5667 is positioned at rank 579 and the N250 is on rank 133, so the N250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 X5667

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

8847%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1670%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1484%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1147%

#349

EPYC 4565P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $1980

100%

#351

Xeon W-2295

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $1400

99%

#352

Xeon 6741P

MSRP: $4421|Avg: $3780

97%

#353

EPYC 7452

MSRP: $2025|Avg: $2025

96%

#354

EPYC 7502P

MSRP: $2300|Avg: $1299

95%

#579

Xeon X5667

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#583

Xeon E3-1245 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $204

99%

#590

Xeon W-2125

MSRP: $444|Avg: $42

96%

#592

EPYC 7261

MSRP: $501|Avg: $8

95%

#594

Xeon E5-1620 v2

MSRP: $294|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar N250

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

97%

#121

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

307%

#122

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

303%

#123

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

278%

#124

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

277%

#125

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

274%

#127

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

265%

#128

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

254%

#129

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

254%

#130

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

247%

#133

N250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

99%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

99%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

98%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The N250 (2025) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X5667	N250
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X5667 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X5667	N250
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Xeon X5667 Benchmark Check

N250 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X5667 and N250

Xeon X5667

The Xeon X5667 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,697 points. Launch price was $80.

N250

The N250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Memory support: DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 4,773 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Xeon X5667 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the N250's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon X5667 versus 3.8 GHz on the N250 — a 9.4% clock advantage for the N250. The Xeon X5667 is built on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X5667 scores 4,697 against the N250's 4,773 — a 1.6% lead for the N250. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5667 vs 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the N250.

Feature	Xeon X5667	N250
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.46 GHz	3.8 GHz+10%
Base Clock	3.06 GHz	—
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+100%	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	—
Process	32 nm	Intel 7 nm-78%
Architecture	Westmere-EP (2010−2011)	—
PassMark	4,697	4,773+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X5667 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the N250 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X5667	N250
Socket	LGA1366	FCBGA1264
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 4.0+100%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
RAM Channels	3	—
ECC Support	✅	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5667) / not specified (N250). Primary use case: Xeon X5667 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5667 rivals Core i7-980X.