CPU
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Xeon W-1290E
Xeon D-2183IT
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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 Xeon D-2183IT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1290E | Xeon D-2183IT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1290E | Xeon D-2183IT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon W-1290E and Xeon D-2183IT
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.
Xeon D-2183IT
The Xeon D-2183IT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2518. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,377 points. Launch price was $1,764.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-1290E packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon D-2183IT offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon D-2183IT has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-1290E versus 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2183IT — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1290E (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon W-1290E uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-2183IT uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1290E scores 19,060 against the Xeon D-2183IT's 19,377 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon D-2183IT. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1290E vs 22 MB on the Xeon D-2183IT.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290E | Xeon D-2183IT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 16 / 32+60% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+60% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+59% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | 22 MB+10% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 16 MB+6300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 19,060 | 19,377+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1290E uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-2183IT uses FCBGA2518 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290E | Xeon D-2183IT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCBGA2518 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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