i9-11900T vs Xeon W-1290

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-1290
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 80 Watt
12.64
+6%
Core i9-11900T
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 35 Watt
11.92

Xeon W-1290 outperforms Core i9-11900T by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-1290 and Core i9-11900T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking604646
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency14.9532.12
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Rocket Lake (2021)
Release date13 May 2020 (4 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-1290 and Core i9-11900T 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2016
Base clock speed3.2 GHz1.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size206 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-1290 and Core i9-11900T 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)80 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-1290 and Core i9-11900T. 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, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon W-1290 and Core i9-11900T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-1290 and Core i9-11900T are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-1290 and Core i9-11900T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/s50 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics P630Intel UHD Graphics 750
Max video memory64 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-1290 and Core i9-11900T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-1290 and Core i9-11900T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@30Hz4096x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon W-1290 and Core i9-11900T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-1290 and Core i9-11900T.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

Xeon W-1290 12.64
+6%
i9-11900T 11.92

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.

Xeon W-1290 20071
+6%
i9-11900T 18929

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.

Xeon W-1290 1764
i9-11900T 2081
+18%

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.

Xeon W-1290 8733
+11.9%
i9-11900T 7804

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.64 11.92
Integrated graphics card 6.39 4.49
Recency 13 May 2020 16 March 2021
Physical cores 10 8
Threads 20 16
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 35 Watt

Xeon W-1290 has a 6% higher aggregate performance score, 42.3% faster integrated GPU, and 25% more physical cores and 25% more threads.

i9-11900T, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 10 months, and 128.6% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon W-1290 and Core i9-11900T.

Be aware that Xeon W-1290 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-11900T is a desktop one.


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