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Xeon W-1290TE
Xeon E5-2687W 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-1290TE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2687W v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1290TE | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($552) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($749) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1290TE | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+35%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($552) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($749) |
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 Xeon E5-2687W v3
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.
Xeon E5-2687W v3
The Xeon E5-2687W v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 14,538 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-1290TE and Xeon E5-2687W v3 share an identical 10-core/20-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-1290TE versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W v3 — a 25% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1290TE (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon W-1290TE uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2687W v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1290TE scores 14,505 against the Xeon E5-2687W v3's 14,538 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2687W v3. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1290TE vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2687W v3.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290TE | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 10 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+29% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3.1 GHz+72% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | 25 MB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 14,505 | 14,538 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,507 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,478 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1290TE uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2687W v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Xeon E5-2687W v3 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Xeon W-1290TE) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2687W v3). PCIe lanes: 16 (Xeon W-1290TE) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2687W v3) — the Xeon E5-2687W v3 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W480 (Xeon W-1290TE) and Intel X99,Intel C612 (Xeon E5-2687W v3).
| Feature | Xeon W-1290TE | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 768 GB+500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 40+150% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-1290TE) / not specified (Xeon E5-2687W v3). The Xeon W-1290TE includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics P630), while the Xeon E5-2687W v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon W-1290TE targets Workstation.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290TE | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics P630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-1290TE launched at $552 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2687W v3 debuted at $2141. At current prices ($552 vs $749), the Xeon W-1290TE is $197 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1290TE delivers 26.3 pts/$ vs 19.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2687W v3 — making the Xeon W-1290TE the 30.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290TE | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $552-74% | $2141 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $552-26% | $749 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.3+36% | 19.4 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2014 |
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