Xeon E5-1680 v2 vs Xeon W-10855M
Xeon E5-1680 v2
Xeon W-10855M
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.
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 Xeon E5-1680 v2 is positioned at rank 943 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 Xeon E5-1680 v2
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-10855M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1680 v2 | Xeon W-10855M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($43) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1680 v2 | Xeon W-10855M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+245%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ 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 Xeon E5-1680 v2 and Xeon W-10855M
Xeon E5-1680 v2
The Xeon E5-1680 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 12,396 points. Launch price was $800.
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 Xeon E5-1680 v2 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-10855M offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-1680 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-1680 v2 versus 4.9 GHz on the Xeon W-10855M — a 22.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-10855M (base: 3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-1680 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon W-10855M uses Comet Lake-H (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1680 v2 scores 12,396 against the Xeon W-10855M's 12,249 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E5-1680 v2. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1680 v2 vs 12 MB on the Xeon W-10855M.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1680 v2 | Xeon W-10855M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+7% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB (total)+108% | 12 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1.5 MB+500% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) | Comet Lake-H (2020) |
| PassMark | 12,396+1% | 12,249 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 8,579 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 750 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,500 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-1680 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-10855M uses BGA1440 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1680 v2 | Xeon W-10855M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E5-1680 v2) / not specified (Xeon W-10855M). Primary use case: Xeon E5-1680 v2 targets Server/Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon E5-1680 v2 rivals Core i7-4960X.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1680 v2 | Xeon W-10855M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Server/Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-1680 v2 launched at $1723 MSRP, while the Xeon W-10855M debuted at $118. At current prices ($150 vs $43), the Xeon W-10855M is $107 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-1680 v2 delivers 82.6 pts/$ vs 284.9 pts/$ for the Xeon W-10855M — making the Xeon W-10855M the 110.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1680 v2 | Xeon W-10855M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1723 | $118-93% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $43-71% |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.6 | 284.9+245% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2020 |
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