Ryzen 7 4700G vs Xeon W-1290
Ryzen 7 4700G
Xeon W-1290
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 4700G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1290
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 4700G | Xeon W-1290 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($235) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 4700G | Xeon W-1290 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+28%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($235) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
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 Ryzen 7 4700G and Xeon W-1290
Ryzen 7 4700G
The Ryzen 7 4700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,180 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon W-1290
The Xeon W-1290 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 20,112 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 4700G packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-1290 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon W-1290 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4700G versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1290 — a 14.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1290 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 4700G uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon W-1290 uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 4700G scores 20,180 against the Xeon W-1290's 20,112 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 4700G. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 7 4700G vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1290.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 4700G | Xeon W-1290 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 20+25% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.1 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+12% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 20 MB (total)+150% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 20,180 | 20,112 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 4700G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1290 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 4700G | Xeon W-1290 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 4700G) / not specified (Xeon W-1290). The Ryzen 7 4700G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (8CU)), while the Xeon W-1290 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 4700G targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 4700G | Xeon W-1290 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics (8CU) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 4700G launched at $299 MSRP, while the Xeon W-1290 debuted at $498. At current prices ($235 vs $300), the Ryzen 7 4700G is $65 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 4700G delivers 85.9 pts/$ vs 67.0 pts/$ for the Xeon W-1290 — making the Ryzen 7 4700G the 24.6% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 4700G | Xeon W-1290 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-40% | $498 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $235-22% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 85.9+28% | 67.0 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2020 |
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