Ryzen Z2 Go
VS
Xeon W-10855M

Ryzen Z2 Go vs Xeon W-10855M

AMD

Ryzen Z2 Go

4 Cores8 Thrd2 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2025
VS
Intel

Xeon W-10855M

6 Cores12 Thrd1.5 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2020

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 Z2 Go is positioned at rank 935 and the Xeon W-10855M is on rank 82, so the Xeon W-10855M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Z2 Go

#923
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1685%
#924
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1661%
#925
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1524%
#926
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1518%
#927
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1504%
#929
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1452%
#930
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1392%
#931
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1390%
#932
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1353%
#935
Ryzen Z2 Go
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#939
FX-7600P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
98%
#940
Athlon II M300
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
98%
#944
Athlon Neo X2 L335
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
96%
#945
Core i7-3610QE
MSRP: $315|Avg: $105
95%
#948
A8-8600P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
94%
#949
FX-9800P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-10855M

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
2002%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
378%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
336%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
259%
#65
EPYC 4364P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $334
98%
#66
EPYC 4585PX
MSRP: $699|Avg: $826
97%
#67
EPYC 4545P
MSRP: $549|Avg: $595
95%
#71
Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
MSRP: $400|Avg: $343
84%
#82
Xeon W-10855M
MSRP: $118|Avg: $43
100%
#85
Opteron 6234
MSRP: $377|Avg: $141
98%
#86
Xeon E7330
MSRP: $64|Avg: $60
98%
#88
Opteron 6212
MSRP: $266|Avg: N/A
96%
#90
Opteron 4334
MSRP: $204|Avg: $130
95%
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 ($43) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-10855M is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen Z2 GoXeon W-10855M
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($43)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rembrandt R (2025) / 6 nm)
✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen Z2 Go ($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 ($43 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen Z2 GoXeon W-10855M
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($43)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Z2 Go and Xeon W-10855M

AMD

Ryzen Z2 Go

The Ryzen Z2 Go is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Rembrandt R (2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 6 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 8 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 12,188 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

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 Z2 Go 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 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen Z2 Go versus 4.9 GHz on the Xeon W-10855M — a 13% clock advantage for the Xeon W-10855M (base: 3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen Z2 Go uses the Rembrandt R (2025) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon W-10855M uses Comet Lake-H (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Z2 Go scores 12,188 against the Xeon W-10855M's 12,249 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon W-10855M. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen Z2 Go vs 12 MB on the Xeon W-10855M.

FeatureRyzen Z2 GoXeon W-10855M
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock
4.3 GHz
4.9 GHz+14%
Base Clock
3 GHz+7%
2.8 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB
12 MB+50%
L2 Cache
2 MB+33%
1.5 MB
Process
6 nm-57%
14 nm
Architecture
Rembrandt R (2025)
Comet Lake-H (2020)
PassMark
12,188
12,249
Cinebench R23 Multi
5,802
Geekbench 6 Single
1,842
Geekbench 6 Multi
6,073
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: SVM (Ryzen Z2 Go) / not specified (Xeon W-10855M). The Ryzen Z2 Go includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Xeon W-10855M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen Z2 Go targets Budget. Direct competitor: Ryzen Z2 Go rivals Core Ultra 5 135U.

FeatureRyzen Z2 GoXeon W-10855M
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 680M
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
SVM
Target Use
Budget