Ryzen 3 PRO 210 vs Xeon W-10855M
Ryzen 3 PRO 210
Xeon W-10855M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-10855M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 210 | Xeon W-10855M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($43) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 210 | Xeon W-10855M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+42%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($43) |
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 Ryzen 3 PRO 210 and Xeon W-10855M
Ryzen 3 PRO 210
The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB + 8 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 12,155 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon W-10855M
The Xeon W-10855M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,249 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon W-10855M offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-10855M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 versus 4.9 GHz on the Xeon W-10855M — a 4.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-10855M (base: 3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 uses the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon W-10855M uses Comet Lake-H (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 scores 12,155 against the Xeon W-10855M's 12,249 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon W-10855M. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 vs 12 MB on the Xeon W-10855M.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 210 | Xeon W-10855M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.9 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+7% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+167% | 1.5 MB |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) | Comet Lake-H (2020) |
| PassMark | 12,155 | 12,249 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 uses the FP7/FP7r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-10855M uses BGA1440 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 210 | Xeon W-10855M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7/FP7r2 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Xeon W-10855M debuted at $118. At current prices ($30 vs $43), the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 is $13 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 delivers 405.2 pts/$ vs 284.9 pts/$ for the Xeon W-10855M — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 the 34.9% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 210 | Xeon W-10855M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $118 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-30% | $43 |
| Performance per Dollar | 405.2+42% | 284.9 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2020 |
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