Xeon W-1290T vs Core i5-10400F
Xeon W-1290T
Core i5-10400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1290T
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1290T | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($494) | ✅ More affordable ($102) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1290T | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+243%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($494) | ✅ More affordable ($102) |
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 i5-10400F
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 i5-10400F
The Core i5-10400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,029 points. Launch price was $155.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-1290T packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i5-10400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-1290T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-1290T versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F — a 8.9% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1290T (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i5-10400F is built on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-1290T scores 18,409 against the Core i5-10400F's 13,029 — a 34.2% lead for the Xeon W-1290T. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1290T vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290T | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+67% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+9% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.9 GHz+53% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache+67% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 18,409+41% | 13,029 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 8,191 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,454 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 5,783 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1200 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290T | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-1290T) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F). Primary use case: Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290T | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-1290T launched at $546 MSRP, while the Core i5-10400F debuted at $160. At current prices ($494 vs $102), the Core i5-10400F is $392 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1290T delivers 37.3 pts/$ vs 127.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-10400F — making the Core i5-10400F the 109.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290T | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $546 | $160-71% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $494 | $102-79% |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.3 | 127.7+242% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2020 |
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