Xeon W-10855M vs Ryzen 5 1600
Xeon W-10855M
Ryzen 5 1600
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon W-10855M is positioned at rank 82 and the Ryzen 5 1600 is on rank 378, so the Xeon W-10855M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-10855M
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 1600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-10855M | Ryzen 5 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($43) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($144) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-10855M | Ryzen 5 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+235%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($43) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($144) |
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 W-10855M and Ryzen 5 1600
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.
Ryzen 5 1600
The Ryzen 5 1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,261 points. Launch price was $219.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-10855M and Ryzen 5 1600 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Xeon W-10855M versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1600 — a 30.6% clock advantage for the Xeon W-10855M (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon W-10855M uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 1600 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-10855M scores 12,249 against the Ryzen 5 1600's 12,261 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 1600. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Xeon W-10855M vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1600.
| Feature | Xeon W-10855M | Ryzen 5 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+36% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.2 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-H (2020) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 12,249 | 12,261 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-10855M uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 1600 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-10855M | Ryzen 5 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-10855M launched at $118 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 1600 debuted at $219. At current prices ($43 vs $144), the Xeon W-10855M is $101 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-10855M delivers 284.9 pts/$ vs 85.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 1600 — making the Xeon W-10855M the 108% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-10855M | Ryzen 5 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $118-46% | $219 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $43-70% | $144 |
| Performance per Dollar | 284.9+235% | 85.1 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2017 |
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