Xeon W-11855M vs Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

Xeon W-11855M

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2021

Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

6 Cores12 Thrd6 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-11855M

6 / 12

17,462

0.0%

17,466

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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 Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

108%

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

103%

#72

Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

99%

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

96%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

95%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

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	Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U ($0), 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 ($200 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-11855M	Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)	✅ 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-11855M Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-11855M and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x-7500, DDR5-5600. Passmark benchmark score: 17,466 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon W-11855M and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Xeon W-11855M versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon W-11855M uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-11855M scores 17,462 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U's 17,466 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11855M vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U.

Feature	Xeon W-11855M	Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	6 MB+380%
Process	10 nm SuperFin	4 nm-60%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
PassMark	17,462	17,466

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-11855M uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W-11855M	Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
Socket	FCBGA1787	FP7/FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	—	256 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-11855M) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U). The Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Xeon W-11855M requires a dedicated GPU.