Xeon W-10855M vs Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U
Xeon W-10855M
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U
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 PRO 4650U is on rank 554, so the Xeon W-10855M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-10855M
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-10855M | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($43) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-10855M | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO 4650U
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 PRO 4650U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,073 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-10855M and Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U 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 PRO 4650U — a 20.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-10855M (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon W-10855M uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U uses Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-10855M scores 12,249 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U's 12,073 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon W-10855M. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Xeon W-10855M vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U.
| Feature | Xeon W-10855M | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+23% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+33% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB+50% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-H (2020) | Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) |
| PassMark | 12,249+1% | 12,073 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-10855M uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-10855M | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
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