Intel Xeon W-1390 vs Intel Xeon W-1290

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Intel Xeon W-1390 or Intel Xeon W-1390 – 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-1390 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-1390, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-1290 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-1290, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Xeon W
Intel Xeon W-1390 Name Intel Xeon W-1290
11 Generation 10
Intel Xeon W-1300 Group Intel Xeon W-1200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-1390 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-1390 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon W-1290 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-1290 is 3.2 GHz
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 10x
16 Threads 20
8 CPU Cores 10
5.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.2 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

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

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

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.
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

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