Xeon Gold 6126 vs Xeon W-11855M

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.

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 Gold 6126

#106

Xeon Gold 6143

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

104%

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

102%

#117

Xeon Gold 6126

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

100%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

95%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-11855M

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5356%

#1

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

39%

#2

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

100%

#3

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

90%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

88%

#5

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

84%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1011%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

899%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

694%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

691%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon W-11855M leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon Gold 6126 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6126	Xeon W-11855M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon Gold 6126	Xeon W-11855M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)

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 Gold 6126 Benchmark Check

Xeon W-11855M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6126 and Xeon W-11855M

Xeon Gold 6126

The Xeon Gold 6126 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 17,492 points. Launch price was $1,776.

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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6126 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon W-11855M offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Gold 6126 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6126 versus 4.9 GHz on the Xeon W-11855M — a 27.9% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11855M (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6126 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon W-11855M uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6126 scores 17,492 against the Xeon W-11855M's 17,462 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6126. L3 cache: 19.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6126 vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11855M.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6126	Xeon W-11855M
Cores / Threads	12 / 24+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4.9 GHz+32%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.2 GHz+23%
L3 Cache	19.25 MB+7%	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	12 MB+860%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm SuperFin-29%
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark	17,492	17,462

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6126 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-11855M uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.