CPU
GPU
Xeon W-1290P
Core i9-10900X
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-1290P
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10900X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1290P | Core i9-10900X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($425) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-X (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1290P | Core i9-10900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($425) |
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-1290P and Core i9-10900X
Xeon W-1290P
The Xeon W-1290P 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 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 22,373 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i9-10900X
The Core i9-10900X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-X (2019) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 22,377 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-1290P and Core i9-10900X share an identical 10-core/20-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Xeon W-1290P versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i9-10900X — a 10.1% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1290P (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon W-1290P uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i9-10900X uses Cascade Lake-X (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1290P scores 22,373 against the Core i9-10900X's 22,377 — a 0% lead for the Core i9-10900X. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1290P vs 19.25 MB (total) on the Core i9-10900X.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290P | Core i9-10900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 10 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+11% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+4% | 19.25 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Cascade Lake-X (2019) |
| PassMark | 22,373 | 22,377 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1290P uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i9-10900X uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290P | Core i9-10900X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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