Xeon W-1290P vs i7-1065G7

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-1065G7
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
5.41
Xeon W-1290P
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
14.66
+171%

Xeon W-1290P outperforms Core i7-1065G7 by a whopping 171% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon W-1290P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1180511
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency32.8910.69
Architecture codenameIce Lake (Client) (2019)Comet Lake (2020)
Release date1 August 2019 (5 years ago)13 May 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$426no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon W-1290P 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads820
Base clock speed1.3 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 × 4 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier13no data
L1 cache320 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)20 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data206 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C70 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon W-1290P 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
SocketFCBGA1526FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon W-1290P. 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++
FMA+-
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon W-1290P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection-+
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon W-1290P are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon W-1290P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-2933
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth59.732 GB/s45.8 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel Iris Plus GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics P630
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon W-1290P integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon W-1290P integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@60Hz4096x2160@30Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon W-1290P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.64.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon W-1290P.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

i7-1065G7 5.41
Xeon W-1290P 14.66
+171%

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.

i7-1065G7 8283
Xeon W-1290P 22435
+171%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.41 14.66
Integrated graphics card 4.70 6.39
Recency 1 August 2019 13 May 2020
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 8 20
Chip lithography 10 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 125 Watt

i7-1065G7 has a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 733.3% lower power consumption.

Xeon W-1290P, on the other hand, has a 171% higher aggregate performance score, 36% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 9 months, and 150% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

The Xeon W-1290P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-1065G7 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-1065G7 is a notebook processor while Xeon W-1290P is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon W-1290P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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