i3-14100 vs Xeon W-1290P

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-1290P
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
14.39
+49.1%
Core i3-14100
2024
4 cores / 8 threads, 60 Watt
9.65

Xeon W-1290P outperforms Core i3-14100 by a considerable 49% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-1290P and Core i3-14100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking516801
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data42.51
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency10.6914.94
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date13 May 2020 (4 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$134

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon W-1290P and Core i3-14100 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads208
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5.2 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size206 mm2163 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-1290P and Core i3-14100 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
SocketFCLGA1200FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt60 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-1290P and Core i3-14100. 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+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon W-1290P and Core i3-14100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-1290P and Core i3-14100 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-1290P and Core i3-14100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics P630Intel UHD Graphics 730
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.5 GHz
Execution Unitsno data24
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-1290P and Core i3-14100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-1290P and Core i3-14100 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@30Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon W-1290P and Core i3-14100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-1290P and Core i3-14100.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
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.

Xeon W-1290P 14.39
+49.1%
i3-14100 9.65

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-1290P 22435
+49.1%
i3-14100 15050

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-1290P 1697
i3-14100 2400
+41.4%

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-1290P 8792
+12.2%
i3-14100 7835

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.39 9.65
Integrated graphics card 6.39 4.15
Recency 13 May 2020 8 January 2024
Physical cores 10 4
Threads 20 8
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 60 Watt

Xeon W-1290P has a 49.1% higher aggregate performance score, 54% faster integrated GPU, and 150% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

i3-14100, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, and 108.3% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W-1290P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-14100 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-1290P is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-14100 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-1290P and Core i3-14100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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