Xeon X7460 vs N250

CPU

GPU

Xeon X7460

6 Cores6 Thrd130 WWMax: 0.67 GHz2008

N250

4 Cores4 Thrd−WMax: 3.8 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X7460

6 / 6

4,803

+0.6%

4,773

0.0%

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 X7460 is positioned at rank 571 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 X7460

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

8652%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1634%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1451%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1121%

#348

Xeon Gold 6426Y

MSRP: $2145|Avg: N/A

98%

#349

EPYC 4565P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $1980

98%

#351

Xeon W-2295

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $1400

97%

#571

Xeon X7460

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#573

Xeon E7450

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

99%

#575

Xeon E3-1225 v3

MSRP: $224|Avg: $29

99%

#577

Xeon E5-1620 v3

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

99%

#583

Xeon E3-1245 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $204

97%

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 X7460	N250
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Dunnington (2008) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X7460 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X7460	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 X7460 Benchmark Check

N250 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X7460 and N250

Xeon X7460

The Xeon X7460 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 September 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Dunnington (2008) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 0.67 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per module). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,803 points. Launch price was $2,729.

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 X7460 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the N250 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X7460 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.67 GHz on the Xeon X7460 versus 3.8 GHz on the N250 — a 140% clock advantage for the N250. The Xeon X7460 is built on the Dunnington (2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X7460 scores 4,803 against the N250's 4,773 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon X7460. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon X7460 vs 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the N250.

Feature	Xeon X7460	N250
Cores / Threads	6 / 6+50%	4 / 4
Boost Clock	0.67 GHz	3.8 GHz+467%
Base Clock	2.66 GHz	—
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)+167%	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	3 MB (per module)	—
Process	45 nm	Intel 7 nm-84%
Architecture	Dunnington (2008)	—
PassMark	4,803	4,773

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X7460 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the N250 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X7460	N250
Socket	PGA604	FCBGA1264
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 4.0+100%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	—
RAM Channels	4	—
ECC Support	✅	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Xeon X7460) / not specified (N250). Primary use case: Xeon X7460 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7460 rivals Core i7-980X.