Xeon E5-2697A v4 vs Xeon W-11955M
Xeon E5-2697A v4
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 Xeon E5-2697A v4
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-11955M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2697A v4 | Xeon W-11955M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($121) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($450) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2697A v4 | Xeon W-11955M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+271%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($121) | ⚠️ 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 Xeon E5-2697A v4 and Xeon W-11955M
Xeon E5-2697A v4
The Xeon E5-2697A v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 40 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 21,621 points. Launch price was $2,891.
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
The Xeon E5-2697A v4 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon W-11955M offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2697A v4 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2697A v4 versus 5 GHz on the Xeon W-11955M — a 32.6% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11955M (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-2697A v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon W-11955M uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2697A v4 scores 21,621 against the Xeon W-11955M's 21,702 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon W-11955M. L3 cache: 40 MB on the Xeon E5-2697A v4 vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11955M.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2697A v4 | Xeon W-11955M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 5 GHz+39% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+24% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 40 MB+67% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+220% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm SuperFin-29% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Tiger Lake-H (2021) |
| PassMark | 21,621 | 21,702 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2697A v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-11955M uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2697A v4 | Xeon W-11955M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FCBGA1787 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2697A v4 launched at $2891 MSRP, while the Xeon W-11955M debuted at $623. At current prices ($121 vs $450), the Xeon E5-2697A v4 is $329 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2697A v4 delivers 178.7 pts/$ vs 48.2 pts/$ for the Xeon W-11955M — making the Xeon E5-2697A v4 the 115% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2697A v4 | Xeon W-11955M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2891 | $623-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $121-73% | $450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 178.7+271% | 48.2 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2021 |
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