Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE vs Xeon W-11955M

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE

6 / 12

21,544

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon W-11955M

8 / 16

21,702

+0.7%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE

#9

Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

99%

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

93%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

91%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

87%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-11955M

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5967%

#1

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

43%

#2

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

111%

#3

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

100%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

98%

#5

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

94%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1127%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1001%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

773%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

769%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($450) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-11955M is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE	Xeon W-11955M
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($450 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE	Xeon W-11955M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE Benchmark Check

Xeon W-11955M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE and Xeon W-11955M

Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,544 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon W-11955M

The Xeon W-11955M 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 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: 21,702 points. Launch price was $623.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-11955M offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-11955M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE versus 5 GHz on the Xeon W-11955M — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE uses the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon W-11955M uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE scores 21,544 against the Xeon W-11955M's 21,702 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon W-11955M. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11955M.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE	Xeon W-11955M
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+62%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	24 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+25%
Process	4 nm-60%	10 nm SuperFin
Architecture	Phoenix2 (2024)	Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark	21,544	21,702

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-11955M uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.