Xeon W-1290T vs Core Ultra 5 226V
Xeon W-1290T
Core Ultra 5 226V
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1290T
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 226V
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1290T | Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($494) | ✅ More affordable ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1290T | Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+65%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($494) | ✅ More affordable ($300) |
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 Ultra 5 226V
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 Ultra 5 226V
The Core Ultra 5 226V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,400 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-1290T packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 226V offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon W-1290T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-1290T versus 4.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 226V — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1290T (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 226V is built on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-1290T scores 18,409 against the Core Ultra 5 226V's 18,400 — a 0% lead for the Xeon W-1290T. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1290T vs 8 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 226V.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290T | Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+25% | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+4% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.1 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache+150% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 2.5 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm-79% |
| Architecture | — | Lunar Lake (2024) |
| PassMark | 18,409 | 18,400 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 9,041 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,962 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,898 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1290T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core Ultra 5 226V uses FCBGA2833 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290T | Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCBGA2833 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-1290T) / VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 226V). The Core Ultra 5 226V includes integrated graphics (Arc 130V), while the Xeon W-1290T requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290T | Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Arc 130V |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-1290T launched at $546 MSRP, while the Core Ultra 5 226V debuted at $300. At current prices ($494 vs $300), the Core Ultra 5 226V is $194 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1290T delivers 37.3 pts/$ vs 61.3 pts/$ for the Core Ultra 5 226V — making the Core Ultra 5 226V the 48.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290T | Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $546 | $300-45% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $494 | $300-39% |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.3 | 61.3+64% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2024 |
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