Xeon W-1290P

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon W-1290P

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

6,011 Rank: 246
Rank Name Score Visual
242 Ryzen 5 5600GT 6,020
+0.1%
243 EPYC 7402 6,019
+0.1%
244 Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 6,019
+0.1%
245 Xeon E-2234 6,016
+0.1%
246 Xeon W-1290P 6,011
247 Xeon E-2274G 6,009
+-0%
248 Ryzen 9 6900HS 6,002
-0.1%
249 Xeon W-2195 6,001
-0.2%
250 Ryzen 5 5600X 6,000
-0.2%
251 Core i7-8700K 5,999
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

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

5,799 Rank: 285
Rank Name Score Visual
281 Core i9-10850K 5,807
+0.1%
282 Core Ultra 7 256V 5,806
+0.1%
283 Ryzen 7 6800H 5,806
+0.1%
284 Ryzen 9 6900HS 5,803
+0.1%
285 Xeon W-1290P 5,799
286 Xeon Gold 6152 5,794
-0.1%
287 Core Ultra 7 258V 5,790
-0.2%
288 Ryzen 7 7735HS 5,789
-0.2%
289 Xeon E5-2697 v4 5,785
-0.2%
290 Xeon W-1370 5,783
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

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

6,153 Rank: 218
Rank Name Score Visual
214 Core i9-10920X 6,160
+0.1%
215 Core 7 150U 6,160
+0.1%
216 Xeon E-2144G 6,155
+0%
217 Xeon E-2186G 6,154
+0%
218 Xeon W-1290P 6,153
219 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 6,140
-0.2%
220 Ryzen 7 5700X3D 6,135
-0.3%
221 Ryzen 9 6900HS 6,135
-0.3%
222 Xeon w3-2425 6,134
-0.3%
223 Xeon E-2124G 6,131
-0.4%

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

5,243 Rank: 253
Rank Name Score Visual
249 Core i9-11900KF 5,253
+0.2%
250 Xeon Gold 5218 5,250
+0.1%
251 Ryzen 7 8840U 5,249
+0.1%
252 Xeon Silver 4216 5,246
+0.1%
253 Xeon W-1290P 5,243
254 Xeon E5-2690 v4 5,237
-0.1%
255 Ryzen 7 5700G 5,237
-0.1%
256 Core i9-10900KF 5,235
-0.2%
257 Core i9-10900K 5,235
-0.2%
258 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G 5,235
-0.2%

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Data Processing

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

5,397 Rank: 231
Rank Name Score Visual
227 Ryzen 5 7600 5,401
+0.1%
228 Ryzen 7 3800X 5,400
+0.1%
229 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 5,398
+0%
230 Xeon W-2175 5,398
+0%
231 Xeon W-1290P 5,397
232 Ryzen 5 7500F 5,395
+-0%
233 Core i9-10900K 5,393
-0.1%
234 Core i9-11900KF 5,393
-0.1%
235 Core i9-10900KF 5,389
-0.1%
236 Ryzen 7 8840HS 5,388
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

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

5,246 Rank: 258
Rank Name Score Visual
254 Core i9-11900K 5,258
+0.2%
255 Xeon Gold 6144 5,256
+0.2%
256 Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 5,252
+0.1%
257 Ryzen 7 7840U 5,249
+0.1%
258 Xeon W-1290P 5,246
259 Xeon E5-2686 v4 5,243
-0.1%
260 Ryzen 7 5800 5,242
-0.1%
261 Ryzen 7 3800X 5,240
-0.1%
262 Ryzen 7 8840HS 5,236
-0.2%
263 Ryzen 7 3800XT 5,235
-0.2%

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Xeon W-1290P Details

The Intel Xeon W-1290P stands out for its robust single-core performance, achieving a Singlecore Score of 6153 and ranking #218 among 2060 processors. This places it ahead of several high-end consumer and workstation CPUs, including the Core i9-10920X and Core i9-10920KF, despite being a mobile-focused processor. Its ability to deliver such strong per-core performance is driven by a base clock of 3.7 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching up to 5.3 GHz, supported by Intel's Thermal Velocity Boost technology. While the Xeon W-1290P was released in May 2020, making it over four years old as of early 2026, its single-threaded capabilities still hold up well against modern competitors.

Equipped with a 10-core, 20-thread design based on Intel’s Comet Lake architecture, the processor benefits from Hyper-Threading, enabling it to handle demanding multithreaded workloads effectively. It operates on a 10 nm process node and features 20 MB of L3 cache, which helps reduce latency and improve data throughput. The chip is built for high-performance mobile workstations, featuring a 125 W TDP and requiring efficient cooling solutions due to its power demands. It supports dual-channel DDR4 memory at up to 2933 MT/s and includes ECC memory support, a critical feature for mission-critical applications where data integrity is paramount.

Integrated graphics are provided by the UHD Graphics P630, which supports four display outputs and offers adequate performance for basic multimedia and light productivity tasks. While not suitable for gaming or GPU-intensive workloads, the integrated GPU enables users to operate without a discrete graphics card in certain scenarios. The processor also includes a comprehensive set of instruction set extensions, including AVX, AVX2, and BMI1/BMI2, ensuring compatibility and performance in scientific computing, virtualization, and media encoding workloads.

In multicore performance, the Xeon W-1290P scores 5799, ranking #285 in multicore benchmarks, which is competitive within its segment but falls behind more modern desktop and server processors. This is reflected in its Overall Score of 6011, placing it at #246 overall. While it outperforms some older Xeon and Ryzen models, it trails behind leading CPUs such as the Core Ultra 9 285K and Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. The performance gap is most pronounced in multicore workloads, where its strong single-core performance doesn't translate to dominance in heavily parallelized tasks.

As of March 2026, the Xeon W-1290P remains a solid choice for professionals in fields like video editing, 3D rendering, and software development who require strong single-threaded performance and ECC memory support. Its 10-core design and high clock speeds make it suitable for workstation environments, though its age and high TDP may make it less attractive compared to newer, more power-efficient alternatives. For users prioritizing single-threaded responsiveness over raw multithreaded throughput, the Xeon W-1290P continues to offer a compelling balance of performance and reliability.
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Intel Xeon W-1290P

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon W-1290P
Cores: 10
Threads: 20
Base Frequency: 3700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 37x (locked)
Core Name: Comet Lake
Socket: Socket 1200
Package: FC-LGA14A
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 125 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: 10 nm
Die Area: 206 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

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