Xeon W-11855M vs Ryzen 7 2700X

Xeon W-11855M

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2021

Ryzen 7 2700X

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 4.35 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-11855M

6 / 12

17,462

+0.1%

17,450

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 7 2700X

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

118%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

117%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

115%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

115%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

111%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

108%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

107%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

107%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

106%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

105%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

104%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

104%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

102%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

102%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

101%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

100%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

100%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

100%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

97%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

94%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

93%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

93%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

93%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

93%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

92%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

92%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

92%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

91%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

91%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

90%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

90%

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 7 2700X
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)	✅ More affordable ($100)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 2700X ($100), 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 ($100 less, 50% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-11855M	Ryzen 7 2700X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+100%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)	✅ More affordable ($100)

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 7 2700X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-11855M and Ryzen 7 2700X

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 7 2700X

The Ryzen 7 2700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.35 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,450 points. Launch price was $329.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-11855M packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 2700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 2700X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Xeon W-11855M versus 4.35 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2700X — a 11.9% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11855M (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon W-11855M uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 7 2700X uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-11855M scores 17,462 against the Ryzen 7 2700X's 17,450 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon W-11855M. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11855M vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 2700X.

Feature	Xeon W-11855M	Ryzen 7 2700X
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+13%	4.35 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.7 GHz+16%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin-17%	12 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Zen+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	17,462	17,450

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-11855M uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 2700X uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W-11855M	Ryzen 7 2700X
Socket	FCBGA1787	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-11855M) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 2700X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 2700X targets Desktop.

Feature	Xeon W-11855M	Ryzen 7 2700X
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-11855M launched at $450 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 2700X debuted at $329. At current prices ($200 vs $100), the Ryzen 7 2700X is $100 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-11855M delivers 87.3 pts/$ vs 174.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 2700X — making the Ryzen 7 2700X the 66.6% better value option.