Xeon E5-2673 v2 vs Xeon W-10855M

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 E5-2673 v2 is positioned at rank 270 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 Xeon E5-2673 v2

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4214%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

796%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

707%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

546%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

99%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

99%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

98%

#225

Xeon W-1250

MSRP: $285|Avg: $333

97%

#270

Xeon E5-2673 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#282

Ryzen 5 PRO 1500

MSRP: $189|Avg: $50

97%

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

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon W-10855M (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2673 v2	Xeon W-10855M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($43)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2673 v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2673 v2	Xeon 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.

Xeon E5-2673 v2 Benchmark Check

Xeon W-10855M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2673 v2 and Xeon W-10855M

Xeon E5-2673 v2

The Xeon E5-2673 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 110 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 12,331 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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2673 v2 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-10855M offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2673 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2673 v2 versus 4.9 GHz on the Xeon W-10855M — a 20.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-10855M (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon W-10855M is built on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2673 v2 scores 12,331 against the Xeon W-10855M's 12,249 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-2673 v2. L3 cache: 25 MB on the Xeon E5-2673 v2 vs 12 MB on the Xeon W-10855M.

Feature	Xeon E5-2673 v2	Xeon W-10855M
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.9 GHz+23%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+18%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	25 MB+108%	12 MB
L2 Cache	—	1.5 MB
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	—	Comet Lake-H (2020)
PassMark	12,331	12,249

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2673 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.