i5-1240P vs Xeon W-1290P

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-1290P
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
14.13
+31.9%
Core i5-1240P
2022
12 cores / 16 threads, 28 Watt
10.71

Xeon W-1290P outperforms Core i5-1240P by a substantial 32% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-1290P and Core i5-1240P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking519731
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-P
Power efficiency10.6936.18
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Alder Lake-P (2022)
Release date13 May 2020 (4 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-1290P and Core i5-1240P 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2016
Base clock speed3.7 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5.2 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size206 mm2217 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-1290P and Core i5-1240P 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
SocketFCLGA1200FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-1290P and Core i5-1240P. 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++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon W-1290P and Core i5-1240P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-1290P and Core i5-1240P are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-1290P and Core i5-1240P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics P630Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data80
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-1290P and Core i5-1240P integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-1290P and Core i5-1240P integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@30Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon W-1290P and Core i5-1240P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-1290P and Core i5-1240P.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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-1290P 14.13
+31.9%
i5-1240P 10.71

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-1290P 22440
+31.9%
i5-1240P 17016

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.13 10.71
Recency 13 May 2020 23 February 2022
Physical cores 10 12
Threads 20 16
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 28 Watt

Xeon W-1290P has a 31.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 25% more threads.

i5-1240P, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, 20% more physical cores, and 346.4% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W-1290P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-1240P in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-1290P is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-1240P is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-1290P and Core i5-1240P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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