i3-10100F vs Xeon W-1290

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-1290
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 80 Watt
12.64
+129%
Core i3-10100F
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
5.51

Xeon W-1290 outperforms Core i3-10100F by a whopping 129% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-1290 and Core i3-10100F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking6131161
Place by popularitynot in top-10020
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data20.97
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency14.948.02
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Comet Lake (2020)
Release date13 May 2020 (4 years ago)12 October 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$122

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon W-1290 and Core i3-10100F 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads208
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB
L3 cache20 MB (shared)6 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size206 mm2126 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-1290 and Core i3-10100F 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
SocketFCLGA1200FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-1290 and Core i3-10100F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+-

Security technologies

Xeon W-1290 and Core i3-10100F 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 Xeon W-1290 and Core i3-10100F are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-1290 and Core i3-10100F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/s41.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics P630no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-1290 and Core i3-10100F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-1290 and Core i3-10100F integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon W-1290 and Core i3-10100F integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-1290 and Core i3-10100F.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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 W-1290 12.64
+129%
i3-10100F 5.51

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 W-1290 20073
+129%
i3-10100F 8748

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Xeon W-1290 1764
+21.7%
i3-10100F 1449

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Xeon W-1290 8733
+94.2%
i3-10100F 4496

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.64 5.51
Recency 13 May 2020 12 October 2020
Physical cores 10 4
Threads 20 8
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon W-1290 has a 129.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 150% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

i3-10100F, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 months, and 23.1% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W-1290 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-10100F in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-1290 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-10100F is a desktop one.


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