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Xeon W-1290T
Xeon E7-8880 v3
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-1290T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8880 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1290T | Xeon E7-8880 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($494) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EX (2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1290T | Xeon E7-8880 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon E7-8880 v3
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.
Xeon E7-8880 v3
The Xeon E7-8880 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EX (2015) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,244 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-1290T packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon E7-8880 v3 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon E7-8880 v3 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-1290T versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E7-8880 v3 — a 41% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1290T (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E7-8880 v3 is built on the Haswell-EX (2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-1290T scores 18,409 against the Xeon E7-8880 v3's 18,244 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon W-1290T. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1290T vs 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E7-8880 v3.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290T | Xeon E7-8880 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 18 / 36+80% |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+52% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.3 GHz+21% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 45 MB (total)+125% |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | — | Haswell-EX (2015) |
| PassMark | 18,409 | 18,244 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1290T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E7-8880 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290T | Xeon E7-8880 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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