Ryzen 5 1600 vs Xeon W-10855M
Ryzen 5 1600
Xeon W-10855M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Ryzen 5 1600 is positioned at rank 378 and the Xeon W-10855M is on rank 82, so the Xeon W-10855M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 1600
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-10855M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 1600 | Xeon W-10855M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($144) | ✅ More affordable ($43) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 1600 | Xeon W-10855M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+235%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($144) | ✅ More affordable ($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 5 1600 and Xeon W-10855M
Ryzen 5 1600
The Ryzen 5 1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,261 points. Launch price was $219.
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
Both the Ryzen 5 1600 and Xeon W-10855M share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1600 versus 4.9 GHz on the Xeon W-10855M — a 30.6% clock advantage for the Xeon W-10855M (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 1600 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon W-10855M uses Comet Lake-H (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 1600 scores 12,261 against the Xeon W-10855M's 12,249 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 1600. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1600 vs 12 MB on the Xeon W-10855M.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1600 | Xeon W-10855M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz+36% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+14% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+33% | 12 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.5 MB+200% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Comet Lake-H (2020) |
| PassMark | 12,261 | 12,249 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 1600 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-10855M uses BGA1440 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1600 | Xeon W-10855M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 1600 launched at $219 MSRP, while the Xeon W-10855M debuted at $118. At current prices ($144 vs $43), the Xeon W-10855M is $101 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 1600 delivers 85.1 pts/$ vs 284.9 pts/$ for the Xeon W-10855M — making the Xeon W-10855M the 108% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1600 | Xeon W-10855M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $219 | $118-46% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $144 | $43-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 85.1 | 284.9+235% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2020 |
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