Ryzen 7 7736U vs Xeon W-11955M
Ryzen 7 7736U
Xeon W-11955M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7736U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-11955M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7736U | Xeon W-11955M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($450) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7736U | Xeon W-11955M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($450) |
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 7 7736U and Xeon W-11955M
Ryzen 7 7736U
The Ryzen 7 7736U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 21,696 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.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 7736U and Xeon W-11955M share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7736U versus 5 GHz on the Xeon W-11955M — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11955M (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7736U uses the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon W-11955M uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7736U scores 21,696 against the Xeon W-11955M's 21,702 — a 0% lead for the Xeon W-11955M. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7736U vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11955M.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7736U | Xeon W-11955M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 5 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+29% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 24 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 6 nm-40% | 10 nm SuperFin |
| Architecture | Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) | Tiger Lake-H (2021) |
| PassMark | 21,696 | 21,702 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,768 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,869 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,020 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 7736U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-11955M uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7736U | Xeon W-11955M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | FCBGA1787 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-6400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 7736U) / not specified (Xeon W-11955M). The Ryzen 7 7736U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Xeon W-11955M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7736U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7736U rivals Core i7-1255U.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7736U | Xeon W-11955M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 680M | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V (SVM) | — |
| Target Use | Productivity | — |
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