Xeon W-1290TE vs Core i5-11600T
Xeon W-1290TE
Core i5-11600T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1290TE
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11600T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1290TE | Core i5-11600T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($552) | ✅ More affordable ($262) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1290TE | Core i5-11600T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+110%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($552) | ✅ More affordable ($262) |
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-1290TE and Core i5-11600T
Xeon W-1290TE
The Xeon W-1290TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,505 points. Launch price was $552.
Core i5-11600T
The Core i5-11600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 14,447 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-1290TE packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i5-11600T offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-1290TE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-1290TE versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-11600T — a 9.3% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1290TE (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Xeon W-1290TE uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-11600T uses Rocket Lake (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1290TE scores 14,505 against the Core i5-11600T's 14,447 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon W-1290TE. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,507 vs 1,856, a 29.8% lead for the Xeon W-1290TE that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,478 vs 6,455 (89% advantage for the Core i5-11600T). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1290TE vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11600T.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290TE | Core i5-11600T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+67% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+10% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz+6% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+67% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Rocket Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 14,505 | 14,447 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,507+35% | 1,856 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,478 | 6,455+160% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1200 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Xeon W-1290TE) vs 20 (Core i5-11600T) — the Core i5-11600T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W480 (Xeon W-1290TE) and H470,Z490,B560,Z590 (Core i5-11600T).
| Feature | Xeon W-1290TE | Core i5-11600T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i5-11600T supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics P630 (Xeon W-1290TE) and UHD 750 (Core i5-11600T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon W-1290TE targets Workstation, Core i5-11600T targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-11600T rivals Ryzen 5 5600G.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290TE | Core i5-11600T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics P630 | UHD 750 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Workstation | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-1290TE launched at $552 MSRP, while the Core i5-11600T debuted at $262. At current prices ($552 vs $262), the Core i5-11600T is $290 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1290TE delivers 26.3 pts/$ vs 55.1 pts/$ for the Core i5-11600T — making the Core i5-11600T the 70.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290TE | Core i5-11600T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $552 | $262-53% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $552 | $262-53% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.3 | 55.1+110% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2021 |
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