Xeon E5-4669 v4 vs Xeon W-11855M
Xeon E5-4669 v4
Xeon W-11855M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4669 v4
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-11855M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-4669 v4 | Xeon W-11855M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-4669 v4 | Xeon W-11855M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+49%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
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 E5-4669 v4 and Xeon W-11855M
Xeon E5-4669 v4
The Xeon E5-4669 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 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 55 MB. L2 cache: 5.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,547 points. Launch price was $7,007.
Xeon W-11855M
The Xeon W-11855M 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 18 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: 17,462 points. Launch price was $450.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-4669 v4 packs 22 cores / 44 threads, while the Xeon W-11855M offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-4669 v4 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4669 v4 versus 4.9 GHz on the Xeon W-11855M — a 48.1% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11855M (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-4669 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon W-11855M uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4669 v4 scores 17,547 against the Xeon W-11855M's 17,462 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-4669 v4. L3 cache: 55 MB on the Xeon E5-4669 v4 vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11855M.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4669 v4 | Xeon W-11855M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 22 / 44+267% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4.9 GHz+63% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+45% |
| L3 Cache | 55 MB+206% | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 5.5 MB+340% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm SuperFin-29% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Tiger Lake-H (2021) |
| PassMark | 17,547 | 17,462 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,730 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 825 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,882 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-4669 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-11855M uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4669 v4 | Xeon W-11855M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FCBGA1787 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Xeon E5-4669 v4) / not specified (Xeon W-11855M).
| Feature | Xeon E5-4669 v4 | Xeon W-11855M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-4669 v4 launched at $7007 MSRP, while the Xeon W-11855M debuted at $450. At current prices ($300 vs $200), the Xeon W-11855M is $100 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-4669 v4 delivers 58.5 pts/$ vs 87.3 pts/$ for the Xeon W-11855M — making the Xeon W-11855M the 39.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4669 v4 | Xeon W-11855M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7007 | $450-94% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $200-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.5 | 87.3+49% |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2021 |
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