Ryzen 9 9900X vs Xeon E3-1290 v2

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1290 v2
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 87 Watt
3.98
Ryzen 9 9900X
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
34.52
+767%

Ryzen 9 9900X outperforms Xeon E3-1290 v2 by a whopping 767% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1290 v2 and Ryzen 9 9900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1433109
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.7366.82
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency4.3327.22
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date14 May 2012 (12 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$885$499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 9900X has 9053% better value for money than Xeon E3-1290 v2.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1290 v2 and Ryzen 9 9900X 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads824
Base clock speed3.7 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm4 nm
Die size160 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1290 v2 and Ryzen 9 9900X 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155AM5
Power consumption (TDP)87 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1290 v2 and Ryzen 9 9900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1290 v2 and Ryzen 9 9900X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1290 v2 and Ryzen 9 9900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1290 v2 and Ryzen 9 9900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size32.77 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1290 v2 and Ryzen 9 9900X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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.

Xeon E3-1290 v2 3.98
Ryzen 9 9900X 34.52
+767%

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.

Xeon E3-1290 v2 6315
Ryzen 9 9900X 54839
+768%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.98 34.52
Recency 14 May 2012 15 August 2024
Physical cores 4 12
Threads 8 24
Chip lithography 22 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 87 Watt 120 Watt

Xeon E3-1290 v2 has 37.9% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9900X, on the other hand, has a 767.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 450% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 9900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1290 v2 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1290 v2 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 9900X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1290 v2 and Ryzen 9 9900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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