Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Xeon W-1290

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-1290
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 80 Watt
12.64
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
21.57
+70.6%

Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms Xeon W-1290 by an impressive 71% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-1290 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking613249
Place by popularitynot in top-10012
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data38.31
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency14.9417.00
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date13 May 2020 (4 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$449

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon W-1290 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s162 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die size206 mm271 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C89 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °C61 °C
Number of transistorsno data6,570 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-1290 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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
SocketFCLGA1200AM5
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-1290 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX286x MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, BMI1, BMI2, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
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
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon W-1290 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 7800X3D 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 7800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics P630AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)
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 7800X3D integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-1290 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 7800X3D 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 7800X3D.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1624

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
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 21.57
+70.6%

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
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 34268
+70.7%

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 7800X3D 2726
+54.5%

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 7800X3D 15157
+73.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.64 21.57
Integrated graphics card 6.40 4.43
Recency 13 May 2020 4 January 2023
Physical cores 10 8
Threads 20 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 120 Watt

Xeon W-1290 has 44.5% faster integrated GPU, 25% more physical cores and 25% more threads, and 50% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D, on the other hand, has a 70.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 7800X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-1290 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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