Intel Xeon W-1250 vs Intel Core i5-10400

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Xeon W-1250 or Intel Xeon W-1250 – 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 Xeon W-1250 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 Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-1250, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-1250 Name Intel Core i5-10400
Intel Xeon W-1200 Group Intel Core i 10000
10 Generation 10
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-1250 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-1250 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
No Overclocking No
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
12 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Cores 6x
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-1250 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon W-1250 uses the Intel UHD Graphics P630, 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 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
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
24 Execution units 24
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
9.5 Generation 9.5
12 Direct X 12
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel UHD Graphics P630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 42.7 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 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 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 65 W watts.
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-1250 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-10400 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
12.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
0 bytes L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
255 $ Release price 182 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
Comet Lake W Architecture Comet Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-1250
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
13756
13756
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
12267
12267

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-1250
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
7128
7128
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
5870
5870

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-1250
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
7029
7029
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6261
6261

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-1250
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1624
1624
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1433
1433

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-1250
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1342
1342
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120