Xeon W-10855M vs Xeon E5-2692 v2
Xeon W-10855M
Xeon E5-2692 v2
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon W-10855M is positioned at rank 82 and the Xeon E5-2692 v2 is on rank 275, 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 Xeon E5-2692 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-10855M | Xeon E5-2692 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-10855M | Xeon E5-2692 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon E5-2692 v2
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 E5-2692 v2
The Xeon E5-2692 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 12,119 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-10855M packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2692 v2 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-2692 v2 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Xeon W-10855M versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2692 v2 — a 48.1% clock advantage for the Xeon W-10855M (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon W-10855M uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2692 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-10855M scores 12,249 against the Xeon E5-2692 v2's 12,119 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon W-10855M. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Xeon W-10855M vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2692 v2.
| Feature | Xeon W-10855M | Xeon E5-2692 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 12 / 24+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+63% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+27% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 30 MB (total)+150% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-H (2020) | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) |
| PassMark | 12,249+1% | 12,119 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-10855M uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E5-2692 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-10855M | Xeon E5-2692 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
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