Xeon W-10885M
VS
Xeon D-1726

Xeon W-10885M vs Xeon D-1726

Intel

Xeon W-10885M

8 Cores16 Thrd2 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2020
VS
Intel

Xeon D-1726

6 Cores12 Thrd70 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2022

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.

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-10885M

#1
Xeon W-10885M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
3355%
#1
Core i9-9990XE
MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A
24%
#2
Xeon W-11855M
MSRP: $450|Avg: $200
63%
#3
Xeon W-11955M
MSRP: $623|Avg: $450
56%
#4
Xeon W-11865MLE
MSRP: $467|Avg: $350
55%
#5
Xeon W-11865MRE
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
53%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
634%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
563%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
435%
#16
EPYC 7302
MSRP: $978|Avg: $109
433%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1726

#143
Xeon W-1350P
MSRP: $311|Avg: $250
102%
#145
Xeon 6511P
MSRP: $815|Avg: $815
101%
#149
Xeon D-1726
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#153
EPYC 7303P
MSRP: $594|Avg: $594
99%
#155
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $999
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon W-10885M leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon D-1726 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightXeon W-10885MXeon D-1726
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightXeon W-10885MXeon D-1726
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-10885M and Xeon D-1726

Intel

Xeon W-10885M

The Xeon W-10885M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,486 points. Launch price was $800.

Intel

Xeon D-1726

The Xeon D-1726 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,511 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Xeon W-10885M packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-1726 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-10885M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-10885M versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1726 — a 37.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-10885M (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon W-10885M is built on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-10885M scores 15,486 against the Xeon D-1726's 15,511 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon D-1726. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Xeon W-10885M vs 10 MB on the Xeon D-1726.

FeatureXeon W-10885MXeon D-1726
Cores / Threads
8 / 16+33%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz+46%
3.5 GHz
Base Clock
2.4 GHz
2.9 GHz+21%
L3 Cache
16 MB+60%
10 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB
Process
14 nm
10 nm-29%
Architecture
Comet Lake-H (2020)
PassMark
15,486
15,511
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-10885M uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon D-1726 uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon W-10885MXeon D-1726
Socket
BGA1440
FCBGA2227
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+25%
PCIe 4.0