Xeon W-10855M vs Ryzen 5 2600E
Xeon W-10855M
Ryzen 5 2600E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-10855M
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-10855M | Ryzen 5 2600E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($43) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-10855M | Ryzen 5 2600E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($43) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 2600E
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 2600E
The Ryzen 5 2600E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 12,346 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-10855M and Ryzen 5 2600E share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Xeon W-10855M versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2600E — a 20.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-10855M (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon W-10855M uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 2600E uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-10855M scores 12,249 against the Ryzen 5 2600E's 12,346 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 2600E. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Xeon W-10855M vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2600E.
| Feature | Xeon W-10855M | Ryzen 5 2600E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+23% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.1 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-H (2020) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 12,249 | 12,346 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-10855M uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 2600E uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-10855M | Ryzen 5 2600E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
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