
Xeon W-10885M vs Xeon D-1726

Xeon W-10885M

Xeon D-1726
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-10885M
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1726
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-10885M | Xeon 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
| Insight | Xeon W-10885M | Xeon D-1726 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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-10885M and Xeon D-1726

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.

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.
| Feature | Xeon W-10885M | Xeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | Xeon W-10885M | Xeon D-1726 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | FCBGA2227 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
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