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Intel Xeon W-1290E | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon W-1290E and the MediaTek Dimensity 900 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Xeon W-1290E 10 core processor released in Q2/2020 with the MediaTek Dimensity 900 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2021. |
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Intel Xeon W (83) | Family | Mediatek Dimensity (36) |
Intel Xeon W-1200 (13) | CPU group | MediaTek Dimensity 900 (3) |
10 | Generation | 2 |
Comet Lake W | Architecture | Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon W-1290E is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.80 GHz). The processor can compute 20 threads at the same time. The MediaTek Dimensity 900 clocks with 2.40 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Xeon W-1290E | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
10 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz (4.80 GHz) | A-Core | 2.40 GHz 2x Cortex-A78 |
-- | B-Core | 2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel UHD Graphics P630 | GPU | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.85 GHz |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 2 |
14 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
24 | Compute units | 4 |
192 | Shader | 64 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel UHD Graphics P630 | GPU | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon W-1290E, while the MediaTek Dimensity 900 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 44.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Xeon W-1290E | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500, LPDDR4X-4266 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
46.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 44.0 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
20.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Xeon W-1290E has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the MediaTek Dimensity 900 is 10 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Xeon W-1290E | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon W-1290E has 20.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of MediaTek Dimensity 900 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 6 nm. |
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Intel Xeon W-1290E | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
14 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1200 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q2/2020 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
500 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Xeon W-1290E
10C 20T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-1290E
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-1290E
10C 20T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-1290E
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-1290E
10C 20T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-1290E
Intel UHD Graphics P630 @ 1.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
ARM Mali-G68 MP4 @ 0.85 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-1290E
10C 20T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 900
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon W-1290E | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
Unknown | Unknown |