Xeon W-11955M vs Ryzen 5 5600X3D
Xeon W-11955M
Ryzen 5 5600X3D
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-11955M
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X3D
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-11955M | Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($450) | ✅ More affordable ($229) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-11955M | Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+98%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($450) | ✅ More affordable ($229) |
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 Ryzen 5 5600X3D
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.
Ryzen 5 5600X3D
The Ryzen 5 5600X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,865 points. Launch price was $229.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-11955M packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600X3D offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-11955M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon W-11955M versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X3D — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11955M (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon W-11955M uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 5 5600X3D uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-11955M scores 21,702 against the Ryzen 5 5600X3D's 21,865 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X3D. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11955M vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600X3D.
| Feature | Xeon W-11955M | Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+14% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz+57% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 96 MB (total)+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin | 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-H (2021) | Vermeer (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 21,702 | 21,865 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 11,065 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,087 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,985 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-11955M uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600X3D uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-11955M | Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1787 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-11955M) / Yes (Ryzen 5 5600X3D).
| Feature | Xeon W-11955M | Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-11955M launched at $623 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600X3D debuted at $229. At current prices ($450 vs $229), the Ryzen 5 5600X3D is $221 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-11955M delivers 48.2 pts/$ vs 95.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600X3D — making the Ryzen 5 5600X3D the 65.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-11955M | Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $623 | $229-63% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450 | $229-49% |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.2 | 95.5+98% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2023 |
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