Xeon Gold 6262 vs Xeon W-11955M

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 6262

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

128%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

100%

#51

Xeon Gold 6262

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

87%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

83%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

83%

#59

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

MSRP: $409|Avg: $450

79%

#60

Xeon Platinum 8571N

MSRP: $599|Avg: $418

78%

#61

Xeon Platinum 8270

MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A

78%

#62

EPYC 4464P

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

76%

#63

EPYC 4345P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

75%

#64

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

74%

#65

EPYC 4364P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $334

70%

#66

EPYC 4585PX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $826

69%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-11955M

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5967%

#1

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

43%

#2

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

111%

#3

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

100%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

98%

#5

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

94%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1127%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1001%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

773%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

769%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon W-11955M leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon Gold 6262 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6262	Xeon W-11955M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon Gold 6262	Xeon W-11955M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)

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 6262 Benchmark Check

Xeon W-11955M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6262 and Xeon W-11955M

Xeon Gold 6262

The Xeon Gold 6262 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA 3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 21,823 points. Launch price was $800.

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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6262 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon W-11955M offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6262 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6262 versus 5 GHz on the Xeon W-11955M — a 32.6% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11955M (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon W-11955M is built on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6262 scores 21,823 against the Xeon W-11955M's 21,702 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 6262. L3 cache: 33 MB on the Xeon Gold 6262 vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11955M.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6262	Xeon W-11955M
Cores / Threads	24 / 48+200%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	5 GHz+39%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	2.1 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	33 MB+38%	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm SuperFin-29%
Architecture	—	Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark	21,823	21,702

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6262 uses the LGA 3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-11955M uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.