CPU
GPU
Xeon W-1290E
Core Ultra 7 258V
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 Xeon W-1290E
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 258V
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1290E | Core Ultra 7 258V |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1290E | Core Ultra 7 258V |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-1290E and Core Ultra 7 258V
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.
Core Ultra 7 258V
The Core Ultra 7 258V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,947 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-1290E packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 258V offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon W-1290E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-1290E versus 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 258V — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon W-1290E uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Core Ultra 7 258V uses Lunar Lake (2024) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1290E scores 19,060 against the Core Ultra 7 258V's 18,947 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon W-1290E. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1290E vs 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 258V.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290E | Core Ultra 7 258V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+25% | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+59% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+67% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core)+900% |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm-79% |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Lunar Lake (2024) |
| PassMark | 19,060 | 18,947 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 10,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,750 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1290E uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core Ultra 7 258V uses FCBGA2833 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290E | Core Ultra 7 258V |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCBGA2833 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-1290E) / VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 7 258V). The Core Ultra 7 258V includes integrated graphics (Arc 140V), while the Xeon W-1290E requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 7 258V targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 7 258V rivals Ryzen 7 8840U.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290E | Core Ultra 7 258V |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Arc 140V |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
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