Xeon W-1290T
VS
Ryzen Embedded V2748

Xeon W-1290T vs Ryzen Embedded V2748

Intel

Xeon W-1290T

10 Cores20 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2020
VS
AMD

Ryzen Embedded V2748

8 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.25 GHz2020

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1290T

#268
Xeon w5-2565X
MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389
112%
#269
Xeon Silver 4416+
MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176
110%
#270
Xeon E-2176G
MSRP: $367|Avg: $405
110%
#271
EPYC 7401
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450
109%
#274
EPYC 7313
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764
107%
#275
Xeon w5-2455X
MSRP: $1039|Avg: $1049
106%
#276
Xeon w3-2425
MSRP: $529|Avg: $529
105%
#278
Xeon Gold 5416S
MSRP: $1445|Avg: N/A
104%
#279
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
MSRP: $1149|Avg: $1130
103%
#281
EPYC 7402P
MSRP: $1280|Avg: $1090
101%
#282
Xeon w5-3525
MSRP: $1339|Avg: $1392
100%
#283
Xeon W-1290T
MSRP: $546|Avg: $494
100%
#284
Xeon D-1581
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
98%
#285
Xeon w5-3535X
MSRP: $1699|Avg: N/A
97%
#286
Xeon w5-2465X
MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1499
97%
#287
EPYC 9355P
MSRP: $2998|Avg: $3026
96%
#288
Xeon w7-2595X
MSRP: $2039|Avg: $1600
96%
#289
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
MSRP: $2899|Avg: $2699.99
96%
#290
Xeon Gold 5420+
MSRP: $1848|Avg: $1848
93%
#292
Xeon w7-2575X
MSRP: $1689|Avg: $1860
93%
#294
Xeon Gold 6444Y
MSRP: $3622|Avg: N/A
92%
#295
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
MSRP: $2649|Avg: $2782
92%
#296
Xeon Platinum 8380
MSRP: $2010|Avg: $965
92%
#297
EPYC 7453
MSRP: $1570|Avg: $1253
92%
#298
Xeon Gold 5418Y
MSRP: $1483|Avg: N/A
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V2748

#326
Celeron G4900T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $40
109%
#327
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $452
108%
#328
Core i9-9900KS
MSRP: $513|Avg: $350
108%
#329
Core i5-11600T
MSRP: $262|Avg: $262
107%
#330
Core i9-9900K
MSRP: $488|Avg: $331
107%
#331
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
MSRP: $899|Avg: $540
106%
#332
Celeron G4930T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $42
106%
#333
Core i9-9920X
MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464
105%
#334
Core i3-9100
MSRP: $122|Avg: $125
103%
#335
Core i9-10900X
MSRP: $590|Avg: $425
103%
#336
Core i7-8700T
MSRP: $303|Avg: $196
101%
#337
Ryzen 5 3600XT
MSRP: $249|Avg: $357
101%
#338
Core i9-10980XE
MSRP: $979|Avg: $620
101%
#339
Core i5-8500T
MSRP: $192|Avg: $149
101%
#340
Core i9-9900KF
MSRP: $488|Avg: $350
100%
#341
Ryzen Embedded V2748
MSRP: $309|Avg: $359
100%
#342
Core i3-9350K
MSRP: $184|Avg: $150
99%
#343
Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
97%
#344
Core i9-9900
MSRP: $423|Avg: $330
96%
#345
Core i9-9980XE
MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593
96%
#346
Core i7-10700K
MSRP: $387|Avg: $380
95%
#347
Celeron G5905T
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
92%
#348
Athlon PRO 200GE
MSRP: $55|Avg: $81
92%
#349
Core i5-9600
MSRP: $224|Avg: $219
92%
#350
Core i3-8300
MSRP: $138|Avg: $136
91%
#351
Core i5-8500B
MSRP: $192|Avg: $192
90%
#352
Core i7-13700TE
MSRP: $390|Avg: $476
90%
#353
Core i9-11900T
MSRP: $439|Avg: $413
88%
#354
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
88%
#355
Core i9-10900
MSRP: $483|Avg: $426
88%
#356
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($494) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-1290T is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon W-1290TRyzen Embedded V2748
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($494)
More affordable ($359)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen Embedded V2748 ($359), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($135 less, 27% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon W-1290TRyzen Embedded V2748
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+38%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($494)
More affordable ($359)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 Ryzen Embedded V2748

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen Embedded V2748

The Ryzen Embedded V2748 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.25 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,434 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Xeon W-1290T packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-1290T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-1290T versus 4.25 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2748 — a 10.1% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1290T (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V2748 is built on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-1290T scores 18,409 against the Ryzen Embedded V2748's 18,434 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V2748. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1290T vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2748.

FeatureXeon W-1290TRyzen Embedded V2748
Cores / Threads
10 / 20+25%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz+11%
4.25 GHz
Base Clock
1.9 GHz
2.9 GHz+53%
L3 Cache
20 MB Intel® Smart Cache+150%
8 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
Process
14 nm
7 nm-50%
Architecture
Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark
18,409
18,434
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-1290T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon W-1290TRyzen Embedded V2748
Socket
LGA1200
FP6
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-1290T launched at $546 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V2748 debuted at $309. At current prices ($494 vs $359), the Ryzen Embedded V2748 is $135 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1290T delivers 37.3 pts/$ vs 51.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V2748 — making the Ryzen Embedded V2748 the 31.8% better value option.

FeatureXeon W-1290TRyzen Embedded V2748
MSRP
$546
$309-43%
Avg Price (30d)
$494
$359-27%
Performance per Dollar
37.3
51.3+38%
Release Date
2020
2020