Intel Xeon W-1290E vs Intel Core i5-670

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Intel Xeon W-1290E or Intel Xeon W-1290E – 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-1290E 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-1290E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i5-670 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-670, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Core i5
Intel Xeon W-1290E Name Intel Core i5-670
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-1200 Group Intel Core i5 600
10 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-1290E has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-1290E is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-670 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-670 is 3.46 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.73 GHz.
10 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
20 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
10x Cores 2x
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.73 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.46 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-1290E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon W-1290E 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 i5-670 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-670 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Westmere), which has 24 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
-- Max. displays --
12 Direct X 10.1
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.73 GHz
192 Shaders 24
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.5 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics P630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2010
14 nm Technology 32 nm
9.5 Generation 5
24 Execution units 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG No
Decode VC-1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No AV1 No
 
 

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 46.9 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 21.0 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 73 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 73 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-1290E 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 i5-670 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
20.0 MB L2-Cache 512.0 KB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Comet Lake W Architecture Clarkdale
500 $ Release price 305 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2010
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1156
14 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)