Xeon W-1390P
CPU·Mid-Range

Xeon W-1390P

Intel

PassMark

25,016

MSRP

$594

AVG Price

$450

6 May 2021 (4 years ago)
125 Watt
Rocket Lake-S (2021)

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Overview

The Xeon W-1390P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 25,016 points. Launch price was $539.

Value Upgrade Path

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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-1390P

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#251
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Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon W-1390P specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Xeon W-1390P is a 8-core / 16-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 5.2 GHz from a base frequency of 3.5 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 16 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 512 kB (per core) of L2 cache and 80 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 25,016, placing it in the High-End performance tier as a Aging generation product.

SpecificationXeon W-1390P
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units8C / 16T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost5.2 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency3.5 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designRocket Lake-S (2021)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores16 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data512 kB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache80 kB (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor276 mm2
Bus SpeedData bus frequency8 GT/s
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)100 °C
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleYes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score25,016
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-1390P fits into the LGA1200 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR4-3200 memory.

SpecificationXeon W-1390P
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorserver
SocketMotherboard socket requiredLGA1200
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 4.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR4-3200
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers1
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Power & Cooling

The Xeon W-1390P has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 125 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationXeon W-1390P
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload125 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)100 °C
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $450 (MSRP: $594), the Xeon W-1390P delivers 56 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #568 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationXeon W-1390P
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$594
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$450
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$539
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#568
Release DateLaunch date6 May 2021 (4 years ago)
Release Year2021
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)Intel

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