Core i9-12900K vs Xeon W-1390

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Aggregated performance score

Xeon W-1390
2021
8 cores / 16 threads
15.46
Core i9-12900K
2021
16 cores / 24 threads
26.75
+73%

Core i9-12900K outperforms Xeon W-1390 by 73% based on our aggregated benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Xeon W-1390 and Core i9-12900K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking398159
Place by popularitynot in top-10036
Value for money39.2760.28
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i9
Architecture codenameno dataAlder Lake-S (2022)
Release date1 April 2021 (3 years ago)4 November 2021 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$589
Current price$587 $432 (0.7x MSRP)

Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-12900K has 54% better value for money than Xeon W-1390.

Technical specs

Xeon W-1390 and Core i9-12900K 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1624
Base clock speed2.8 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cacheno data80K (per core)
L2 cacheno data1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB Intel® Smart Cache30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data215.25 mm2"20.5 mm × 10.5 mm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-1390 and Core i9-12900K 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)80 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-1390 and Core i9-12900K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVXno data+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPPno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched

Security technologies

Xeon W-1390 and Core i9-12900K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+no data
SGX-no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-1390 and Core i9-12900K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-1390 and Core i9-12900K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics P750Intel UHD Graphics 770
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.55 GHz
Execution Units3232
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-1390 and Core i9-12900K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-1390 and Core i9-12900K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@60Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon W-1390 and Core i9-12900K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-1390 and Core i9-12900K.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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-1390 15.46
i9-12900K 26.75
+73%

Core i9-12900K outperforms Xeon W-1390 by 73% based on our aggregated 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-1390 23902
i9-12900K 41363
+73.1%

Core i9-12900K outperforms Xeon W-1390 by 73% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 15.46 26.75
Integrated graphics card 6.13
Recency 1 April 2021 4 November 2021
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 16 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 125 Watt

The Core i9-12900K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-1390 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-1390 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-12900K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-1390 and Core i9-12900K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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