Xeon W-11955M vs M2 Pro 10-Core

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.

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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-11955M

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5967%

#1

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

43%

#2

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

111%

#3

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

100%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

98%

#5

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

94%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1127%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1001%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

773%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

769%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar M2 Pro 10-Core

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

133%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

123%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

123%

#200

M2 Pro 10-Core

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($450) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-11955M is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-11955M	M2 Pro 10-Core
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The M2 Pro 10-Core ($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 ($450 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-11955M	M2 Pro 10-Core
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)	✅ 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-11955M Benchmark Check

M2 Pro 10-Core Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-11955M and M2 Pro 10-Core

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.

M2 Pro 10-Core

The M2 Pro 10-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 17 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.42 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 36 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 36 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,939 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-11955M packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the M2 Pro 10-Core offers 10 cores / 10 threads — the M2 Pro 10-Core has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon W-11955M versus 3.7 GHz on the M2 Pro 10-Core — a 29.9% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11955M (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.42 GHz). The Xeon W-11955M is built on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-11955M scores 21,702 against the M2 Pro 10-Core's 21,939 — a 1.1% lead for the M2 Pro 10-Core. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11955M vs 24 MB on the M2 Pro 10-Core.

Feature	Xeon W-11955M	M2 Pro 10-Core
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	10 / 10+25%
Boost Clock	5 GHz+35%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.42 GHz+15%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	24 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	36 MB+2780%
Process	10 nm SuperFin	5 nm-50%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	—
PassMark	21,702	21,939+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-11955M uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the M2 Pro 10-Core uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.