Xeon W-11855M vs Xeon E5-2687W v4
Xeon W-11855M
Xeon E5-2687W v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-11855M
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2687W v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-11855M | Xeon E5-2687W v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($200) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,138) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-11855M | Xeon E5-2687W v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+463%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($200) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,138) |
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-11855M and Xeon E5-2687W v4
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.
Xeon E5-2687W v4
The Xeon E5-2687W v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 17,640 points. Launch price was $2,141.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-11855M packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2687W v4 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-2687W v4 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Xeon W-11855M versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W v4 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11855M (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon W-11855M uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Xeon E5-2687W v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-11855M scores 17,462 against the Xeon E5-2687W v4's 17,640 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E5-2687W v4. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11855M vs 30 MB on the Xeon E5-2687W v4.
| Feature | Xeon W-11855M | Xeon E5-2687W v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 12 / 24+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+40% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+7% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total) | 30 MB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 3 MB+140% |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-H (2021) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 17,462 | 17,640+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,063 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,255 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-11855M uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E5-2687W v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-11855M | Xeon E5-2687W v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1787 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 1536 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-11855M) / Yes (Xeon E5-2687W v4).
| Feature | Xeon W-11855M | Xeon E5-2687W v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-11855M launched at $450 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2687W v4 debuted at $2141. At current prices ($200 vs $1138), the Xeon W-11855M is $938 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-11855M delivers 87.3 pts/$ vs 15.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2687W v4 — making the Xeon W-11855M the 139.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-11855M | Xeon E5-2687W v4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450-79% | $2141 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-82% | $1138 |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.3+463% | 15.5 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2016 |
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