Xeon W-1390P vs i5-480M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-480M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.85
Xeon W-1390P
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
16.19
+1805%

Xeon W-1390P outperforms Core i5-480M by a whopping 1805% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-480M and Xeon W-1390P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2577418
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data64.62
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency2.2612.03
Architecture codenameArrandale (2010−2011)Rocket Lake-S (2021)
Release date11 January 2011 (13 years ago)6 May 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$81$539

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-480M and Xeon W-1390P 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 cores2 (Dual-core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed2.66 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2.93 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 1.0no data
Bus rate1 × 2.5 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache128 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size81+114 mm2276 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Number of transistors382+177 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-480M and Xeon W-1390P 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketBGA1288,PGA988FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-480M and Xeon W-1390P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI-+
FMA+-
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
PAE36 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-480M and Xeon W-1390P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-480M and Xeon W-1390P are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-480M and Xeon W-1390P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size8 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth17.051 GB/s50 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel® ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics P750
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency766 MHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-480M and Xeon W-1390P integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported23

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-480M and Xeon W-1390P integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data5120 x 3200 @60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-480M and Xeon W-1390P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-480M and Xeon W-1390P.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

i5-480M 0.85
Xeon W-1390P 16.19
+1805%

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.

i5-480M 1324
Xeon W-1390P 25240
+1806%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.85 16.19
Recency 11 January 2011 6 May 2021
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 125 Watt

i5-480M has 257.1% lower power consumption.

Xeon W-1390P, on the other hand, has a 1804.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon W-1390P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-480M in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-480M is a notebook processor while Xeon W-1390P is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-480M and Xeon W-1390P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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