Xeon W-10855M
VS
Core i7-13700K

Xeon W-10855M vs Core i7-13700K

Intel

Xeon W-10855M

6 Cores12 Thrd1.5 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2020
VS
Intel

Core i7-13700K

16 Cores24 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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. The Xeon W-10855M is positioned at rank #82 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. 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 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 Per Dollar Core i7-13700K

#131
Core Ultra 5 245T
MSRP: $270|Avg: $270
105%
#132
Core i5-8500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $80
104%
#133
Core i5-9400F
MSRP: $182|Avg: $80
103%
#134
Core i5-11400
MSRP: $182|Avg: $141
103%
#135
Core i5-13600K
MSRP: $329|Avg: $319
103%
#136
Core i5-13500
MSRP: $242|Avg: $264
103%
#137
Ryzen 7 8700G
MSRP: $329|Avg: $269
103%
#138
Core i7-14700
MSRP: $384|Avg: $348
103%
#139
Ryzen 5 2500X
MSRP: $159|Avg: $80
103%
#140
Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
MSRP: $100|Avg: $60
102%
#141
Core i9-13900K
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
102%
#142
Core i3-14100
MSRP: $134|Avg: $131
101%
#143
Ryzen 5 3400G
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
100%
#144
Core i7-10700KF
MSRP: $405|Avg: $160
100%
#145
Core i5-11600K
MSRP: $262|Avg: $170
100%
#146
Core i7-13700K
MSRP: $409|Avg: $400
100%
#147
Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
99%
#148
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $150
99%
#149
Core i9-12900KS
MSRP: $739|Avg: $385
99%
#150
Ryzen 5 5500X3D
MSRP: $185|Avg: $180
98%
#151
Core Ultra 7 265T
MSRP: $384|Avg: $362
98%
#152
Ryzen 3 3200GE
MSRP: $85|Avg: $64
98%
#153
Core i3-9100T
MSRP: $122|Avg: $50
98%
#154
Ryzen 5 4600G
MSRP: $154|Avg: $143
98%
#155
Core i7-13700T
MSRP: $384|Avg: $250
97%
#156
Ryzen 9 5900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $350
97%
#157
Core i7-13700F
MSRP: $359|Avg: $345
97%
#158
Core i5-13600T
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
97%
#159
Ryzen 5 3400GE
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
96%
#160
Core i7-12700F
MSRP: $314|Avg: $275
96%
#161
Core i5-9400
MSRP: $192|Avg: $85
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($43) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-10855M is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon W-10855MCore i7-13700K
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($43)
⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-13700K ($400), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($357 less, 830% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon W-10855MCore i7-13700K
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+149%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($43)
⚠️ Higher cost ($400)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-10855M and Core i7-13700K

Intel

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.

Intel

Core i7-13700K

The Core i7-13700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.

Processing Power

The Xeon W-10855M packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-13700K offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Xeon W-10855M versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K — a 9.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon W-10855M uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-13700K uses Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-10855M scores 12,249 against the Core i7-13700K's 45,784 — a 115.6% lead for the Core i7-13700K. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Xeon W-10855M vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K.

FeatureXeon W-10855MCore i7-13700K
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
16 / 24+167%
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz
5.4 GHz+10%
Base Clock
2.8 GHz
3.4 GHz+21%
L3 Cache
12 MB
30 MB (total)+150%
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
2 MB (per core)+33%
Process
14 nm
Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture
Comet Lake-H (2020)
Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
PassMark
12,249
45,784+274%
Cinebench R23 Multi
31,000
Geekbench 6 Single
2,846
Geekbench 6 Multi
18,980
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-10855M uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-13700K uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon W-10855MCore i7-13700K
Socket
BGA1440
LGA1700
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0
PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity
192 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-10855M) / true (Core i7-13700K). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon W-10855M requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X.

FeatureXeon W-10855MCore i7-13700K
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
true
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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-10855M launched at $118 MSRP, while the Core i7-13700K debuted at $409. At current prices ($43 vs $400), the Xeon W-10855M is $357 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-10855M delivers 284.9 pts/$ vs 114.5 pts/$ for the Core i7-13700K — making the Xeon W-10855M the 85.3% better value option.

FeatureXeon W-10855MCore i7-13700K
MSRP
$118-71%
$409
Avg Price (30d)
$43-89%
$400
Performance per Dollar
284.9+149%
114.5
Release Date
2020
2022