Intel Core i5-10400 vs Intel Xeon W-1290

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-10400 or Intel Core i5-10400 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-10400 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-1290 features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-1290, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
10 Generation 10
Intel Core i5-10400 Name Intel Xeon W-1290
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon W
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Xeon W-1200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-10400 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon W-1290 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-1290 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.2 GHz.
12 Threads 20
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.9 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
6 CPU Cores 10
normal Core architecture normal
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.2 GHz
6x Cores 10x
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10400 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon W-1290 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon W-1290 uses the Intel UHD Graphics P630, which has 192 texture shaders
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics P630
192 Shaders 192
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
24 Execution units 24
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
12 Direct X 12
9.5 Generation 9.5
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-10400 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-1290 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
182 $ Release price 494 $
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 20.0 MB
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
Comet Lake S Architecture Comet Lake W
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-1290
10C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
20159
20159
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
12267
12267

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-1290
10C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
10985
10985
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
5870
5870

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-1290
10C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
9158
9158
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6261
6261

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-1290
10C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
1763
1763
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1433
1433

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-1290
10C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
1501
1501
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120