Ryzen 7 8700F vs Xeon W-1290T

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-1290T
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 35 Watt
11.59
Ryzen 7 8700F
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
19.54
+68.6%

Ryzen 7 8700F outperforms Xeon W-1290T by an impressive 69% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 7 8700F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking677293
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data55.81
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency31.3228.43
Architecture codenameno dataPhoenix (2023−2024)
Release date1 April 2020 (4 years ago)1 April 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$270

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 7 8700F 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 speed1.9 GHz4.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data1 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB Intel® Smart Cache16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data178 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 7 8700F 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)35 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 7 8700F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
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 7 8700F 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 7 8700F 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 7 8700F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5
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 cardIntel UHD Graphics P630N/A
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-1290T and Ryzen 7 8700F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 7 8700F 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-1290T and Ryzen 7 8700F integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 7 8700F.

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-1290T 11.59
Ryzen 7 8700F 19.54
+68.6%

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-1290T 18409
Ryzen 7 8700F 31044
+68.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.59 19.54
Recency 1 April 2020 1 April 2024
Physical cores 10 8
Threads 20 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon W-1290T has 25% more physical cores and 25% more threads, and 85.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 8700F, on the other hand, has a 68.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 8700F 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 7 8700F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-1290T and Ryzen 7 8700F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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