Xeon W-11955M vs Core i7-12650H
Xeon W-11955M
Core i7-12650H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-11955M
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12650H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-11955M | Core i7-12650H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($450) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($457) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-11955M | Core i7-12650H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($450) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($457) |
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 i7-12650H
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 i7-12650H
The Core i7-12650H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,742 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-11955M packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-12650H offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-12650H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon W-11955M versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-12650H — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11955M (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon W-11955M uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Core i7-12650H uses Alder Lake-H (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-11955M scores 21,702 against the Core i7-12650H's 21,742 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-12650H. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon W-11955M | Core i7-12650H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 16+25% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+6% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.3 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 24 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-H (2022) |
| PassMark | 21,702 | 21,742 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 13,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,780 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,920 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-11955M uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-12650H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-11955M | Core i7-12650H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1787 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-11955M) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12650H). The Core i7-12650H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 64EU), while the Xeon W-11955M requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon W-11955M | Core i7-12650H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 64EU |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-11955M launched at $623 MSRP, while the Core i7-12650H debuted at $457.
| Feature | Xeon W-11955M | Core i7-12650H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $623 | $457-27% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450 | — |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2022 |
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