Xeon w3-2425 vs i7-1255U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-1255U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.53
Xeon w3-2425
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
11.74
+37.6%

Xeon w3-2425 outperforms Core i7-1255U by a substantial 38% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-1255U and Xeon w3-2425 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking896666
Place by popularity74not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data48.80
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Mno data
Power efficiency53.788.54
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-U (2022)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date23 February 2022 (2 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$529

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-1255U and Xeon w3-2425 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores10 (Deca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed1.7 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)15 MB
Chip lithography10 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data64 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-1255U and Xeon w3-2425 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketIntel BGA 1744FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-1255U and Xeon w3-2425. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-1255U and Xeon w3-2425 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-1255U and Xeon w3-2425 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-1255U and Xeon w3-2425. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-4400
Maximum memory sizeno data2 TB
Max memory channelsno data4
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs ( - 1250 MHz)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-1255U and Xeon w3-2425.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2064

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-1255U 8.53
Xeon w3-2425 11.74
+37.6%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-1255U 13544
Xeon w3-2425 18655
+37.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.53 11.74
Recency 23 February 2022 15 February 2023
Physical cores 10 6
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 130 Watt

i7-1255U has 66.7% more physical cores, and 766.7% lower power consumption.

Xeon w3-2425, on the other hand, has a 37.6% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 11 months.

The Xeon w3-2425 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-1255U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-1255U is a notebook processor while Xeon w3-2425 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-1255U and Xeon w3-2425, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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