Xeon W-11955M vs Core 5 120
Xeon W-11955M
Core 5 120
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-11955M
Performance Per Dollar Core 5 120
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-11955M | Core 5 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($450) | ✅ More affordable ($340) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-11955M | Core 5 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+32%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($450) | ✅ More affordable ($340) |
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-11955M and Core 5 120
Xeon W-11955M
The Xeon W-11955M 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 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: 21,702 points. Launch price was $623.
Core 5 120
The Core 5 120 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 July 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,629 points. Launch price was $211.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-11955M packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core 5 120 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-11955M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon W-11955M versus 4.5 GHz on the Core 5 120 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11955M (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon W-11955M uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Core 5 120 uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-11955M scores 21,702 against the Core 5 120's 21,629 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon W-11955M. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11955M vs 18 MB (total) on the Core 5 120.
| Feature | Xeon W-11955M | Core 5 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+11% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.5 GHz+19% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+33% | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-H (2021) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 21,702 | 21,629 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-11955M uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core 5 120 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-11955M | Core 5 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1787 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-11955M launched at $623 MSRP, while the Core 5 120 debuted at $340. At current prices ($450 vs $340), the Core 5 120 is $110 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-11955M delivers 48.2 pts/$ vs 63.6 pts/$ for the Core 5 120 — making the Core 5 120 the 27.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-11955M | Core 5 120 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $623 | $340-45% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450 | $340-24% |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.2 | 63.6+32% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2025 |
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