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Xeon W-1290P
Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS
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-1290P
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1290P | Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1290P | Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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-1290P and Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS
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.
Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS
The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,322 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-1290P packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-1290P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Xeon W-1290P versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS — a 10.1% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1290P (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon W-1290P uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS uses Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1290P scores 22,373 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS's 22,322 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon W-1290P. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1290P vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290P | Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+25% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+11% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+16% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+25% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 6 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) |
| PassMark | 22,373 | 22,322 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1290P uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290P | Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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