Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U vs Xeon W-1290T

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-1290T
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 35 Watt
11.90
+1.3%
Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
11.75

Xeon W-1290T outperforms Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking608619
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataAMD Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Architecture codenameno dataPhoenix (Zen4)
Release date1 April 2020 (4 years ago)23 May 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2012
Base clock speed1.9 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.9 GHz
L1 cacheno data384 KB
L2 cacheno data6 MB
L3 cache20 MB Intel® Smart Cache16 MB
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data178 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA1200no data
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+no data
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933no data
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics P630AMD Radeon 740M
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

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-1290T 11.90
+1.3%
Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U 11.75

Xeon W-1290T outperforms Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U by 1% 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%

Xeon W-1290T 18409
+1.3%
Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U 18172

Xeon W-1290T outperforms Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U by 1% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.90 11.75
Recency 1 April 2020 23 May 2023
Physical cores 10 6
Threads 20 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 15 Watt

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U.

Be aware that Xeon W-1290T is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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