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 Family Intel Xeon W
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-1290T Name Intel Xeon W-1390T
Intel Xeon W-1200 Group Intel Xeon W-1300
10 Generation 11
 
 

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.
10x Cores 8x
None None 2.5 GHz
1.9 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
10 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
20 Threads 16
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.9 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
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2021
24 Execution units 64
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 256
Intel UHD Graphics P630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics P750
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
9.5 Generation 12
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

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 VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) 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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
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.
None TDP down 25 W
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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