Xeon W-1290 vs m3-7Y30

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Aggregate performance score

Core m3-7Y30
2016
2 cores / 4 threads, 4 Watt
1.38
Xeon W-1290
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 80 Watt
11.42
+728%

Xeon W-1290 outperforms Core m3-7Y30 by a whopping 728% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2381749
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.10no data
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core m3no data
Power efficiency12.966.03
DesignerIntelIntel
Manufacturerno dataIntel
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Comet Lake (2020−2025)
Release date30 August 2016 (9 years ago)13 May 2020 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Core m3-7Y30 and Xeon W-1290 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 cores2 (Dual-core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads420
Base clock speed1 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier10no data
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB256K (per core)
L3 cache4 MB20 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data206 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data70 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core m3-7Y30 and Xeon W-1290 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1515FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)4.5 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core m3-7Y30 and Xeon W-1290. 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++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+

Security technologies

Core m3-7Y30 and Xeon W-1290 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
MPX+-
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core m3-7Y30 and Xeon W-1290 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core m3-7Y30 and Xeon W-1290. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-2933
Maximum memory size16 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth29.861 GB/s45.8 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 615Intel UHD Graphics P630
Max video memory16 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency900 MHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core m3-7Y30 and Xeon W-1290 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core m3-7Y30 and Xeon W-1290 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096x2160@30Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core m3-7Y30 and Xeon W-1290 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core m3-7Y30 and Xeon W-1290.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1016

Synthetic benchmarks

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.

m3-7Y30 1.38
Xeon W-1290 11.42
+728%

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

m3-7Y30 2417
Samples: 318
Xeon W-1290 20079
+731%
Samples: 35

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.38 11.42
Integrated graphics card 1.63 5.57
Recency 30 August 2016 13 May 2020
Physical cores 2 10
Threads 4 20
Power consumption (TDP) 4 Watt 80 Watt

m3-7Y30 has 1900% lower power consumption.

Xeon W-1290, on the other hand, has a 727.5% higher aggregate performance score, 241.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 3 years, and 400% more physical cores and 400% more threads.

The Intel Xeon W-1290 is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core m3-7Y30 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core m3-7Y30 is a notebook processor while Xeon W-1290 is a server/workstation one.

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