Intel Core i3-12100E vs Intel Xeon W-1290T

Processor comparisons   11-01-2022
   For example you can't decide which processor to buy, you can make a decision after reading the detailed tests Intel Core i3-12100E vs Intel Xeon W-1290T and understand which is better for games or simple use for streaming, machine learning, rendering, video editing, programming. Here is all information from real video editing and streaming tests or several benchmarks. A thorough analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications like PassMark, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Dolphin Emulator, PCMark 10, 7zip, Blender, UserBenchmark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, RealBench, Blender, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), WPrime, Handbrake, AIDA64, Prime95, 3DMark, VeraCrypt, Furmark, Gears 5, MATLAB, SuperPi.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Watch Dogs Legion
Rainbow Six Siege
Halo Infinite
Fallout 76
Valorant
Red Dead Redemption 2
Cyberpunk 2077
Last Man Standing
Grand Theft Auto V
DOOM: Eternal
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Overwatch
Fortnite
Valheim
Borderlands 3
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Apex Legends
Death Stranding

After reading the results of all benchmarks and videos, you already be able to figure out which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Xeon W-1290T or Intel Core i3-12100E.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i3-12100E

56%

Xeon W-1290T

55%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i3-12100E is 1% better than Xeon W-1290T. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i3-12100E

54%

Xeon W-1290T

54%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a small game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: NBA 2K20, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Ghostrunner, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Metro Exodus, Monster Hunter World, DOTA 2A, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Half-Life: Alyx, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Control, Forza Horizon 4, Battlefield V, Hitman 3, Horizon Zero Dawn, League of Legends (LOL).

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	95.8	96.5
Valorant	108.8	109.7
Cyberpunk 2077	60.9	61.4
Apex Legends	102.3	103.1
Call of Duty Warzone	81.6	82.2
Overwatch	88.2	88.8
Red Dead Redemption 2	75.1	75.7
DOOM Eternal	54.4	54.8
Warzone	84.9	85.5
Assassin's Creed	91.4	92.1
Valheim	90.3	91.0

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i3-12100E

93%

Xeon W-1290T

124%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Xeon W-1290T is more energy efficient than the Core i3-12100E as it consumes less power: 60W vs. 35W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. It is necessary to calculate so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

Let's say you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, machine learning, video rendering or video editing, programming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum efficiency, the processor uses all threads and cores that it has. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i3-12100E	Intel Xeon W-1290T
Cinbench 15 Single-core	259	108
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	1899	3171
Cinbench 20 Single-core	623	240
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	4314	7463
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1458	640
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	14218	18031

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i3-12100E	Intel Xeon W-1290T
Single-Core	3411	2944
Multi-Core	19905	18353

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i3-12100E	Intel Xeon W-1290T
Single-Core	1688	1308
Multi-Core	7623	8329

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most useful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in new games. It turns out that there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	Intel Core i3-12100E	Intel Xeon W-1290T
Announcement date	January 07, 2022	January 01, 2021
Type	Embedded	Server
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCLGA1200
Core name	Alder Lake-U	Comet Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	12	12
Turbo Frequency	4.2 MHz	4.7 MHz
Frequency	1 MHz	1.9 MHz
Cores	4	10
Threads	8	20
Bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	9800 millions	2460 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	60 W	35 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s	DDR4-2933
Max. Memory	128 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth	76.8 GB/s	45.8 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache	5 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	20 MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	No	Yes
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Xeon W-1290T is 47% better than Core i3-12100E in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Xeon W-1290T has 6 more core than Core i3-12100E. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i3-12100E is better: 11
The number of parameters for which Intel Xeon W-1290T is better: 23
Although it should be realized that the summary data that you have looked at here do not mean that taking them into account you should totally trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Be sure to watch the video tests and read the reviews of real owners of Intel Core i3-12100E and Intel Xeon W-1290T before deciding which processor to buy for gaming and which not.

Intel Core i3-12100E - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i3-12100E specs and review.

• Intel Xeon W-1290T specs and review.