Xeon W-1290

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon W-1290

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon W-1290 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,920 Rank: 276
Rank Name Score Visual
272 Ryzen 5 5600 5,934
+0.2%
273 Xeon w3-2425 5,928
+0.1%
274 Ryzen 9 5980HX 5,927
+0.1%
275 Xeon E-2246G 5,926
+0.1%
276 Xeon W-1290 5,920
277 Xeon Gold 6142M 5,919
+-0%
278 Xeon E5-2699 v4 5,916
-0.1%
279 Xeon D-2183IT 5,916
-0.1%
280 Ryzen 9 5900HX 5,915
-0.1%
281 Ryzen 5 5600G 5,910
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon W-1290 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,682 Rank: 322
Rank Name Score Visual
318 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X 5,701
+0.3%
319 EPYC 7301 5,695
+0.2%
320 Ryzen 7 7435HS 5,688
+0.1%
321 Xeon E5-2690 v4 5,686
+0.1%
322 Xeon W-1290 5,682
323 Xeon E5-2660 v4 5,679
-0.1%
324 Ryzen 7 4700G 5,678
-0.1%
325 Xeon E5-4660 v4 5,675
-0.1%
326 Core Ultra 5 226V 5,675
-0.1%
327 Core i9-11900T 5,672
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon W-1290 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,078 Rank: 243
Rank Name Score Visual
239 Ryzen 5 5600G 6,087
+0.1%
240 Ryzen 9 5900HX 6,087
+0.1%
241 Ryzen 9 3900 6,087
+0.1%
242 Ryzen 5 3600XT 6,080
+0%
243 Xeon W-1290 6,078
244 Ryzen 9 5980HX 6,077
+-0%
245 Ryzen 7 3800X 6,075
+-0%
246 Xeon Silver 4416+ 6,075
+-0%
247 Ryzen 7 3700X 6,059
-0.3%
248 Core i5-9600K 6,050
-0.5%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon W-1290 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,189 Rank: 282
Rank Name Score Visual
278 Xeon Silver 4310 5,197
+0.2%
279 Ryzen 7 3800XT 5,195
+0.1%
280 Ryzen 9 6900HS 5,195
+0.1%
281 Core i9-9900X 5,194
+0.1%
282 Xeon W-1290 5,189
283 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS 5,187
+-0%
284 Ryzen 7 6800H 5,187
+-0%
285 EPYC 7262 5,186
-0.1%
286 EPYC 7281 5,182
-0.1%
287 Xeon E5-2683 v4 5,181
-0.2%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon W-1290 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,236 Rank: 304
Rank Name Score Visual
300 Xeon W-1290E 5,246
+0.2%
301 Core i9-10900F 5,244
+0.2%
302 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE 5,239
+0.1%
303 EPYC 7262 5,237
+0%
304 Xeon W-1290 5,236
305 Ryzen 7 1800X 5,233
-0.1%
306 Core i9-9900KS 5,225
-0.2%
307 Ryzen 7 4800HS 5,225
-0.2%
308 Ryzen 5 5600GT 5,222
-0.3%
309 Ryzen 7 6800U 5,221
-0.3%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon W-1290 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,120 Rank: 332
Rank Name Score Visual
328 Core i9-9900K 5,126
+0.1%
329 Ryzen 9 5900HX 5,126
+0.1%
330 Xeon E5-2680 v4 5,122
+0%
331 Core i9-10900 5,120
+0%
332 Xeon W-1290 5,120
333 Xeon Silver 4214 5,118
+-0%
334 Ryzen 5 3600XT 5,117
-0.1%
335 Core i9-10900E 5,115
-0.1%
336 Ryzen 5 3600X 5,113
-0.1%
337 Ryzen 5 3500X 5,112
-0.2%

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Xeon W-1290 Details

The Intel Xeon W-1290, launched in May 2020, remains a capable server and workstation processor despite its age, particularly within the high-end desktop and professional computing space. At 6 years old as of early 2026, it is no longer a cutting-edge part, but its performance still holds up well in certain workloads. Designed for the Xeon lineup and built on Intel's Comet Lake architecture, the W-1290 features a 14 nm manufacturing process and is socketed on LGA1200, allowing it to fit in a range of compatible motherboards. With a base clock of 3.2 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching 5.2 GHz, the processor delivers strong single-threaded performance, which is critical for tasks like content creation and software development.

The Xeon W-1290 is equipped with 10 cores and 20 threads, thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, enabling efficient multitasking and parallel processing. It includes 20 MB of L3 cache, a significant amount that helps reduce memory latency and supports data-intensive applications. The processor supports dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 2933 MT/s and includes ECC memory support, a key feature for mission-critical environments where data integrity is paramount. It also integrates Intel UHD Graphics P630, providing basic visual output without requiring a discrete GPU, though it is not suitable for modern gaming or heavy graphics rendering.

In terms of benchmark performance, the Xeon W-1290 achieves an overall Passmark score of 5920, placing it at #276 among 2060 CPUs. Its single-core score of 6078 ranks it at #243, indicating strong performance in applications that rely heavily on clock speed and per-core efficiency. The multicore score of 5682 places it at #322, showing that while it scales well across multiple threads, it is outpaced by more modern and higher-core-count processors. When compared to the top 50 CPUs, the W-1290 is significantly behind leaders like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, which offer substantially higher performance in both single- and multicore workloads.

The processor supports a wide array of instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, and various SSE extensions, making it suitable for scientific computing, media encoding, and virtualization. It also includes Intel vPro technology, which enhances security and manageability for enterprise environments. The TDP of 80 W indicates moderate power consumption, requiring adequate cooling, especially under sustained load. While not as efficient as newer architectures, the Xeon W-1290 provides a solid balance of performance and reliability for workstation and small server applications.

As of March 2026, the Xeon W-1290 is best suited for professionals who require a robust, ECC-capable CPU for tasks such as CAD, video editing, and virtualization, particularly in systems where integrated graphics and lower power consumption are beneficial. Although it is no longer competitive with the latest high-end processors, its long-standing performance and feature set make it a reliable option in legacy or cost-sensitive setups.
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Intel Xeon W-1290

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon W-1290
Cores: 10
Threads: 20
Base Frequency: 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 32x (locked)
Core Name: Comet Lake
Socket: Socket 1200
Package: FC-LGA14A
Target Segment: Workstation
TDP: 80 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 19.073 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 206 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d TSX TVB
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