Xeon W-11855M vs Core i5-12600T

Xeon W-11855M

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2021

Core i5-12600T

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-11855M

6 / 12

17,462

+0.2%

17,427

0.0%

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-11855M

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5356%

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

39%

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

100%

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

90%

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

88%

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

84%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1011%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

899%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

694%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

691%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12600T

#239

Core i5-9600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $118

104%

#240

Core i5-12400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

104%

#241

Core i9-14900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $579

103%

#242

Celeron G6900E

MSRP: $53|Avg: $53

103%

#243

Core i3-12300T

MSRP: $209|Avg: $164

103%

#244

Core i9-12900

MSRP: $519|Avg: $420

103%

#245

Ryzen 3 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

103%

#246

Core i7-11700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $299

102%

#247

Core i5-10600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $179

102%

#248

Core i3-10325

MSRP: $154|Avg: $130

101%

#249

Ryzen Embedded V2718

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

101%

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

101%

#251

Core i3-10300T

MSRP: $157|Avg: $100

101%

#252

Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

101%

#253

Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

100%

#254

Core i5-12600T

MSRP: $223|Avg: $223

100%

#255

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

100%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

50%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

99%

#257

Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

98%

#258

Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

98%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

98%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

98%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

97%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

48%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

96%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

96%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

95%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

95%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

95%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($200) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-11855M is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-11855M	Core i5-12600T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($200)	⚠️ Higher cost ($223)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-12600T ($223), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($23 less, 12% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-11855M	Core i5-12600T
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+12%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($200)	⚠️ Higher cost ($223)

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-11855M Benchmark Check

Core i5-12600T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-11855M and Core i5-12600T

Xeon W-11855M

The Xeon W-11855M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,462 points. Launch price was $450.

Core i5-12600T

The Core i5-12600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 17,427 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon W-11855M and Core i5-12600T share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Xeon W-11855M versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-12600T — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11855M (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon W-11855M uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Core i5-12600T uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-11855M scores 17,462 against the Core i5-12600T's 17,427 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon W-11855M. Both processors carry 18 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon W-11855M	Core i5-12600T
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+7%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+52%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	17,462	17,427

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-11855M uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-12600T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W-11855M	Core i5-12600T
Socket	FCBGA1787	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-11855M) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-12600T). The Core i5-12600T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon W-11855M requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Xeon W-11855M	Core i5-12600T
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-11855M launched at $450 MSRP, while the Core i5-12600T debuted at $223. At current prices ($200 vs $223), the Xeon W-11855M is $23 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-11855M delivers 87.3 pts/$ vs 78.1 pts/$ for the Core i5-12600T — making the Xeon W-11855M the 11.1% better value option.