Xeon W-1290E

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon W-1290E

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

5,882 Rank: 288
Rank Name Score Visual
284 Xeon Gold 6134M 5,889
+0.1%
285 Ryzen 3 7440U 5,886
+0.1%
286 Xeon Gold 6254 5,885
+0.1%
287 Xeon Platinum 8168 5,882
+0%
288 Xeon W-1290E 5,882
289 Xeon Gold 6138T 5,877
-0.1%
290 Ryzen 7 4700G 5,874
-0.1%
291 Core i9-9980HK 5,873
-0.2%
292 Ryzen 7 2700E 5,871
-0.2%
293 EPYC 7H12 5,870
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

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

5,749 Rank: 300
Rank Name Score Visual
296 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 5,763
+0.2%
297 Xeon Gold 5117 5,755
+0.1%
298 AMD Ryzen 5 1600 5,751
+0%
299 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS 5,751
+0%
300 Xeon W-1290E 5,749
301 Xeon W-2150B 5,748
+-0%
302 AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 5,748
+-0%
303 Ryzen 7 3800XT 5,743
-0.1%
304 Ryzen 5 5600GT 5,741
-0.1%
305 Xeon E5-2689 v4 5,736
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

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

5,971 Rank: 281
Rank Name Score Visual
277 Core i3-6320 5,980
+0.2%
278 Xeon W-3375 5,980
+0.2%
279 Xeon E-2186M 5,973
+0%
280 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U 5,972
+0%
281 Xeon W-1290E 5,971
282 Ryzen 7 6800U 5,965
-0.1%
283 Xeon E-2286M 5,963
-0.1%
284 Ryzen 7 7435HS 5,963
-0.1%
285 Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 5,962
-0.2%
286 Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 5,962
-0.2%

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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-1290E based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,136 Rank: 308
Rank Name Score Visual
304 Xeon E5-2687W v4 5,151
+0.3%
305 Ryzen 7 7736U 5,144
+0.2%
306 Xeon Silver 4310T 5,141
+0.1%
307 Ryzen 7 6800U 5,139
+0.1%
308 Xeon W-1290E 5,136
309 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U 5,133
-0.1%
310 Ryzen 7 5800H 5,130
-0.1%
311 Core i5-12400F 5,130
-0.1%
312 Ryzen 7 7735U 5,130
-0.1%
313 Xeon W-2150B 5,128
-0.2%

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Data Processing

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

5,246 Rank: 300
Rank Name Score Visual
296 Core i9-9820X 5,254
+0.2%
297 Xeon W-2155 5,249
+0.1%
298 Xeon W-2150B 5,246
+0%
299 Ryzen 7 4800H 5,246
+0%
300 Xeon W-1290E 5,246
301 Core i9-10900F 5,244
+-0%
302 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE 5,239
-0.1%
303 EPYC 7262 5,237
-0.2%
304 Xeon W-1290 5,236
-0.2%
305 Ryzen 7 1800X 5,233
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

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

5,174 Rank: 298
Rank Name Score Visual
294 Core i7-6950X 5,187
+0.3%
295 Ryzen 7 6800H 5,180
+0.1%
296 Ryzen 9 6900HS 5,179
+0.1%
297 Xeon W-1370P 5,177
+0.1%
298 Xeon W-1290E 5,174
299 Ryzen 7 7735HS 5,173
+-0%
300 Core i9-9900KS 5,170
-0.1%
301 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G 5,170
-0.1%
302 Xeon Gold 6126 5,169
-0.1%
303 Ryzen 7 6800HS 5,169
-0.1%

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Xeon W-1290E Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon W-1290E remains a capable server and workstation processor, though it is now four years past its launch in May 2020. Built on Intel’s 14 nm Comet Lake architecture, the chip is designed for professional workloads requiring high core counts and ECC memory support. With 10 cores and 20 threads enabled via Hyper-Threading, it delivers strong multi-threaded performance, particularly in content creation, rendering, and virtualization environments. The processor operates at a base frequency of 3.5 GHz and can boost up to 4.8 GHz, leveraging Intel’s Thermal Velocity Boost technology under favorable thermal conditions.

The Xeon W-1290E features a substantial 19.073 MiB of L3 cache, supported by 0.061 MiB of L1 and 0.244 MiB of L2 cache, contributing to efficient data access and low-latency operations. It uses a dual-channel DDR4 memory interface, supporting speeds up to 2933 MT/s, and includes full ECC memory compatibility—a critical advantage for data integrity in server and professional applications. The processor is packaged in the FC-LGA14A socket and is compatible with W480 and W480E chipsets, requiring a Socket 1200 motherboard.

Performance-wise, the Xeon W-1290E earns an Overall Score of 5882, ranking #287 among 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 5971 (#281) and a Multicore Score of 5749 (#300). In the top 50 multicore list, it sits just behind processors like the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS and Xeon Gold 5117, while trailing behind more powerful Xeon W-3375 and Xeon W-2150B models. Its single-core performance places it just below the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U and Xeon E-2186M, indicating competitive performance in single-threaded applications, though not at the highest tier.

The Xeon W-1290E supports a wide range of instruction sets, including AVX2, SSE, and advanced virtualization features such as VT-x and VT-d, enabling robust virtual machine performance. It also includes Intel vPro and TXT technologies for enhanced security and manageability. The integrated Intel UHD Graphics P630 provides basic display output, supporting up to three monitors, though this is not its primary use case. With a TDP of 95 W and a maximum temperature of 100°C, the processor demands adequate cooling, especially under sustained loads.

While the Xeon W-1290E is no longer a flagship processor, it remains a solid choice for professional workstations and entry-level server applications where ECC memory, multi-threaded throughput, and integrated virtualization are essential. Its balanced performance and feature set make it suitable for tasks such as 3D rendering, video encoding, and database operations. However, for users seeking the latest in performance, newer processors from AMD and Intel now dominate the high-end market, leaving the W-1290E best suited for environments where reliability and compatibility outweigh raw performance gains.
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Intel Xeon W-1290E

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon W-1290E
Cores: 10
Threads: 20
Base Frequency: 3500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 35x (locked)
Core Name: Comet Lake
Socket: Socket 1200
Package: FC-LGA14A
Target Segment: Workstation
TDP: 95 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 SGX TVB
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