Ryzen 5 5600X vs Xeon W-1290T

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-1290T
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 35 Watt
11.59
Ryzen 5 5600X
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.78
+18.9%

Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms Xeon W-1290T by a moderate 19% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 5 5600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking677538
Place by popularitynot in top-10016
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data26.67
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency31.3220.05
Architecture codenameno dataVermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date1 April 2020 (4 years ago)5 November 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 5 5600X 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2012
Base clock speed1.9 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data37
L1 cacheno data64K (per core)
L2 cacheno data512K (per core)
L3 cache20 MB Intel® Smart Cache32 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die sizeno data2x 80.7 + 125 (I/O) mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 5 5600X 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)35 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 5 5600X. 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, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
AES-NI++
AVX-+
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-1290T and Ryzen 5 5600X 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-1290T and Ryzen 5 5600X 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-1290T and Ryzen 5 5600X. 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/s51.196 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics P630-
Max video memory64 GB-
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+-
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz-
InTru 3D+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 5 5600X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 5 5600X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+-
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@30Hz-
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz-
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 5 5600X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12-
OpenGL4.5-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 5 5600X.

PCIe version3.04.0
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-1290T 11.59
Ryzen 5 5600X 13.78
+18.9%

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-1290T 18409
Ryzen 5 5600X 21888
+18.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.59 13.78
Recency 1 April 2020 5 November 2020
Physical cores 10 6
Threads 20 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon W-1290T has 66.7% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads, and 85.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 5600X, on the other hand, has a 18.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 months, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 5600X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-1290T in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-1290T is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 5600X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 5 5600X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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