Core 3 100HL vs Xeon W-11855M
Core 3 100HL
Xeon W-11855M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core 3 100HL
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-11855M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 3 100HL | Xeon W-11855M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($280) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-PS (2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 3 100HL | Xeon W-11855M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+39%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($280) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
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 Core 3 100HL and Xeon W-11855M
Core 3 100HL
The Core 3 100HL is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 17,586 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon W-11855M
The Xeon W-11855M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,462 points. Launch price was $450.
Processing Power
The Core 3 100HL packs 8 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-11855M offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core 3 100HL has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core 3 100HL versus 4.9 GHz on the Xeon W-11855M — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11855M (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core 3 100HL uses the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon W-11855M uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Core 3 100HL scores 17,586 against the Xeon W-11855M's 17,462 — a 0.7% lead for the Core 3 100HL. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core 3 100HL vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11855M.
| Feature | Core 3 100HL | Xeon W-11855M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 12+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+52% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 18 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+60% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm SuperFin |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-PS (2024) | Tiger Lake-H (2021) |
| PassMark | 17,586 | 17,462 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 3 100HL uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-11855M uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 3 100HL | Xeon W-11855M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FCBGA1787 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
Value Analysis
The Core 3 100HL launched at $306 MSRP, while the Xeon W-11855M debuted at $450. At current prices ($280 vs $200), the Xeon W-11855M is $80 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 3 100HL delivers 62.8 pts/$ vs 87.3 pts/$ for the Xeon W-11855M — making the Xeon W-11855M the 32.6% better value option.
| Feature | Core 3 100HL | Xeon W-11855M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $306-32% | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | $200-29% |
| Performance per Dollar | 62.8 | 87.3+39% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2021 |
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