Xeon W-10855M
VS
Ryzen 3 PRO 210

Xeon W-10855M vs Ryzen 3 PRO 210

Intel

Xeon W-10855M

6 Cores12 Thrd1.5 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2020
VS
AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 210

4 Cores8 Thrd4 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2025

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

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-10855MRyzen 3 PRO 210
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($43)
More affordable ($30)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 ($30), 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 ($13 less, 30% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon W-10855MRyzen 3 PRO 210
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+42%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($43)
More affordable ($30)

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 Ryzen 3 PRO 210

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.

AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 210

The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB + 8 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 12,155 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The Xeon W-10855M packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon W-10855M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Xeon W-10855M versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 — a 4.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-10855M (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon W-10855M uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-10855M scores 12,249 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 210's 12,155 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon W-10855M. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Xeon W-10855M vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 210.

FeatureXeon W-10855MRyzen 3 PRO 210
Cores / Threads
6 / 12+50%
4 / 8
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz+4%
4.7 GHz
Base Clock
2.8 GHz
3 GHz+7%
L3 Cache
12 MB+50%
8 MB
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
4 MB+167%
Process
14 nm
4 nm-71%
Architecture
Comet Lake-H (2020)
Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025)
PassMark
12,249
12,155
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-10855M uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 uses FP7/FP7r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon W-10855MRyzen 3 PRO 210
Socket
BGA1440
FP7/FP7r2
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+25%
PCIe 4.0
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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-10855M launched at $118 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 debuted at $0. At current prices ($43 vs $30), the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 is $13 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-10855M delivers 284.9 pts/$ vs 405.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 the 34.9% better value option.

FeatureXeon W-10855MRyzen 3 PRO 210
MSRP
$118
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$43
$30-30%
Performance per Dollar
284.9
405.2+42%
Release Date
2020
2025