Core i5-1250P vs Xeon W-1290E
Core i5-1250P
Xeon W-1290E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1250P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1290E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-1250P | Xeon W-1290E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-1250P | Xeon W-1290E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1250P and Xeon W-1290E
Core i5-1250P
The Core i5-1250P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,167 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon W-1290E
The Xeon W-1290E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,060 points. Launch price was $552.
Processing Power
The Core i5-1250P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-1290E offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Core i5-1250P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-1250P versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-1290E — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1290E (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-1250P uses the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon W-1290E uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1250P scores 19,167 against the Xeon W-1290E's 19,060 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-1250P. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1250P vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1290E.
| Feature | Core i5-1250P | Xeon W-1290E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 16+20% | 10 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.8 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3.5 GHz+106% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 20 MB (total)+67% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-P (2022) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 19,167 | 19,060 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,250 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,785 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,420 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-1250P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1290E uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-1250P | Xeon W-1290E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1250P) / not specified (Xeon W-1290E). The Core i5-1250P includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)), while the Xeon W-1290E requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i5-1250P | Xeon W-1290E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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