Xeon W-10855M vs Xeon E5-2649 V3

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 Xeon E5-2649 V3 is on rank 266, so the Xeon W-10855M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Xeon E5-2649 V3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4190%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

791%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

703%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

543%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

100%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

99%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

99%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

98%

#225

Xeon W-1250

MSRP: $285|Avg: $333

97%

#266

Xeon E5-2649 V3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon W-10855M (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon W-10855M	Xeon E5-2649 V3
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)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2649 V3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and **DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon W-10855M	Xeon E5-2649 V3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($43)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Xeon W-10855M Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2649 V3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-10855M and Xeon E5-2649 V3

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.

Xeon E5-2649 V3

The Xeon E5-2649 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 12,399 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-10855M packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2649 V3 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2649 V3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Xeon W-10855M versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2649 V3 — a 48.1% clock advantage for the Xeon W-10855M (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon W-10855M uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2649 V3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-10855M scores 12,249 against the Xeon E5-2649 V3's 12,399 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2649 V3. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Xeon W-10855M vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2649 V3.

Feature	Xeon W-10855M	Xeon E5-2649 V3
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 20+67%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+63%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+22%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB	25 MB (total)+108%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+500%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-H (2020)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	12,249	12,399+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-10855M uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E5-2649 V3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.