Intel Xeon W-1290T vs Intel Xeon W-1390T

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Intel Xeon W-1290T or Intel Xeon W-1290T – 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-1290T 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-1290T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-1390T features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-1390T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Xeon W-1200 Group Intel Xeon W-1300
Intel Xeon W-1290T Name Intel Xeon W-1390T
10 Generation 11
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-1290T has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-1290T is 1.9 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 Xeon W-1390T has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-1390T is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
1.9 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
No Overclocking No
20 Threads 16
10x Cores 8x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
10 CPU Cores 8
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
None None 2.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-1290T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon W-1290T 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 Xeon W-1390T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon W-1390T uses the Intel UHD Graphics P750, which has 256 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
Intel UHD Graphics P630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics P750
24 Execution units 64
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
9.5 Generation 12
192 Shaders 256
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2021
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

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 VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG 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 51.2 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
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
None TDP down 25 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-1290T 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 Xeon W-1390T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
494 $ Release price 494 $
-- Part Number --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Comet Lake W Architecture Rocket Lake S
20.0 MB L2-Cache 16.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2021
14 nm Technology 14 nm