Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Xeon W-1290

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Intel Core i7-10700K or Intel Core i7-10700K – 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 i7-10700K features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10700K, 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.
Intel Core i7-10700K Name Intel Xeon W-1290
10 Generation 10
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon W
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Xeon W-1200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-10700K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700K is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.1 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.
5.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
8x Cores 10x
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
16 Threads 20
normal Core architecture normal
8 CPU Cores 10
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-10700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10700K 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
24 Execution units 24
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics P630
12 Direct X 12
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
9.5 Generation 9.5
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology 14 nm
192 Shaders 192
 
 

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
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 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.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2933
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No ECC Yes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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.
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
95 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-10700K 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 16.0 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.
0 bytes L2-Cache 20.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
16.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Comet Lake S Architecture Comet Lake W
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
374 $ Release price 494 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-1290
10C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
20159
20159
Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
19094
19094

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-1290
10C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
10985
10985
Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9268
9268

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-1290
10C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
9158
9158
Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
8629
8629

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-1290
10C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
1763
1763
Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1636
1636

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-1290
10C 20T @ 3.2 GHz
1501
1501
Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1347
1347