Intel Xeon W-1290E vs Intel Core i9-9880H

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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 i9-9880H features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9880H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon W-1290E Name Intel Core i9-9880H
Intel Xeon W-1200 Group Intel Core i 9000H
10 Generation 9
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Core i9
 
 

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 i9-9880H has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9880H is 2.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
20 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
10x Cores 8x
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
10 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
None None 3.4 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 i9-9880H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-9880H 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

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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 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 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 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.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 45 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
None TDP down 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 i9-9880H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
20.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
0 bytes L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2019
500 $ Release price 550 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1440
Comet Lake W Architecture Coffee Lake H Refresh
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)