Intel Core i5 11600KF vs Intel Xeon W 1290T

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Intel Core i5 11600KF and Intel Xeon W 1290T are closely matched overall (within 1 point).
  • Key differences: L3 cache, where Intel Xeon W 1290T has 20 MB vs 12 MB; cores, where Intel Xeon W 1290T has 10 vs 6; threads, where Intel Xeon W 1290T has 20 vs 12; base frequency, where Intel Core i5 11600KF has 3.9 vs 1.9 GHz; base power consumption, where Intel Xeon W 1290T has 35 vs 125 W.
Intel Core i5 11600KF and Intel Xeon W 1290T are closely matched
Intel Core i5 11600KF · 41 overall, #319 of 470
50
Intel Xeon W 1290T · 41 overall, #319 of 470
49
Key differences
  • L3 CacheIntel Xeon W 1290T 20 MB vs 12 MB
  • CoresIntel Xeon W 1290T 10 vs 6
  • ThreadsIntel Xeon W 1290T 20 vs 12
  • Base FrequencyIntel Core i5 11600KF 3.9 vs 1.9 GHz
  • Base Power ConsumptionIntel Xeon W 1290T 35 vs 125 W

Scores by Category

Evenly split — each wins 1 of 3 categories

CategoryCore i5 11600KFXeon W 1290TLead
Benchmark
+3
Core Specifications
Tie
Integrated Graphics
+44

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Core i5 11600KF
Xeon W 1290T
Cores
6
10
Threads
12
20
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz105% more
1.9 GHz
Base Power Consumption
125 W
35 W72% less
Maximum Frequency
4.9 GHz4% more
4.7 GHz
L1 Cache
480 KB
N/A
L2 Cache
3 MB
N/A
L3 Cache
12 MB
20 MB67% more
Lithography Process
14 nm
14 nm
Is unlocked
Yes
No

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Core i5 11600KF
Xeon W 1290T
Model
N/A

Benchmark

Feature
Core i5 11600KF
Xeon W 1290T
PassMark CPU Mark
19,3795% more
18,409

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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