Ryzen 7 5700G vs Xeon W-1290

Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-1290
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 80 Watt
13.12
Ryzen 7 5700G
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
16.04
+22.3%

Ryzen 7 5700G outperforms Xeon W-1290 by a significant 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-1290 and Ryzen 7 5700G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking601445
Place by popularitynot in top-10058
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data26.88
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 7
Power efficiency14.9522.50
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021)
Release date13 May 2020 (4 years ago)13 April 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$359

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon W-1290 and Ryzen 7 5700G 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2016
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data38
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)16 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die size206 mm2AM4 (1331) mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °C95 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-1290 and Ryzen 7 5700G 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
SocketFCLGA1200AM4
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-1290 and Ryzen 7 5700G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SME
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Xeon W-1290 and Ryzen 7 5700G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-1290 and Ryzen 7 5700G 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 W-1290 and Ryzen 7 5700G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/s51.196 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics P630AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
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 Ryzen 7 5700G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-1290 and Ryzen 7 5700G 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 Ryzen 7 5700G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-1290 and Ryzen 7 5700G.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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 13.12
Ryzen 7 5700G 16.04
+22.3%

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 20071
Ryzen 7 5700G 24552
+22.3%

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
Ryzen 7 5700G 2006
+13.7%

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
Ryzen 7 5700G 8856
+1.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.12 16.04
Integrated graphics card 6.39 9.03
Recency 13 May 2020 13 April 2021
Physical cores 10 8
Threads 20 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon W-1290 has 25% more physical cores and 25% more threads.

Ryzen 7 5700G, on the other hand, has a 22.3% higher aggregate performance score, 41.3% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 11 months, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 23.1% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 5700G is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-1290 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-1290 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 5700G is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-1290 and Ryzen 7 5700G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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