Xeon W-1290P vs Core i7-10700

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-10700
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
10.63
Xeon W-1290P
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
14.52
+36.6%

Xeon W-1290P outperforms Core i7-10700 by a substantial 37% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-10700 and Xeon W-1290P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking673462
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation30.87no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Comet Lake (2020)
Release date30 April 2020 (4 years ago)13 May 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$340no data
Current price$207 (0.6x MSRP)no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-10700 and Xeon W-1290P basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads1620
Base clock speed2.9 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)20 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data206 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C70 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-10700 and Xeon W-1290P compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-10700 and Xeon W-1290P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-10700 and Xeon W-1290P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-10700 and Xeon W-1290P are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-10700 and Xeon W-1290P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-2933
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/s45.8 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics P630
Max video memory64 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-10700 and Xeon W-1290P integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-10700 and Xeon W-1290P integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160@30Hz4096x2160@30Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-10700 and Xeon W-1290P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-10700 and Xeon W-1290P.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-10700 10.63
Xeon W-1290P 14.52
+36.6%

Xeon W-1290P outperforms Core i7-10700 by 37% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-10700 16448
Xeon W-1290P 22452
+36.5%

Xeon W-1290P outperforms Core i7-10700 by 37% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-10700 1585
Xeon W-1290P 1660
+4.7%

Xeon W-1290P outperforms Core i7-10700 by 5% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-10700 7039
Xeon W-1290P 8630
+22.6%

Xeon W-1290P outperforms Core i7-10700 by 23% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.63 14.52
Physical cores 8 10
Threads 16 20
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 125 Watt

The Xeon W-1290P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-10700 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-10700 is a desktop processor while Xeon W-1290P is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-10700 and Xeon W-1290P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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