Xeon W-1290T vs Core 5 210H
Xeon W-1290T
Core 5 210H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1290T
Performance Per Dollar Core 5 210H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1290T | Core 5 210H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($494) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1290T | Core 5 210H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($494) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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-1290T and Core 5 210H
Xeon W-1290T
The Xeon W-1290T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 18,409 points. Launch price was $800.
Core 5 210H
The Core 5 210H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 18,602 points. Launch price was $342.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-1290T packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core 5 210H offers 8 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-1290T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-1290T versus 4.8 GHz on the Core 5 210H — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Core 5 210H (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core 5 210H is built on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-1290T scores 18,409 against the Core 5 210H's 18,602 — a 1% lead for the Core 5 210H. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1290T vs 12 MB (total) on the Core 5 210H.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290T | Core 5 210H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+25% | 8 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.2 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache+67% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | — | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 18,409 | 18,602+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1290T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 5 210H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290T | Core 5 210H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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