Xeon W-11955M
VS
Ryzen 7 7736U

Xeon W-11955M vs Ryzen 7 7736U

Intel

Xeon W-11955M

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 5 GHz2021
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 7736U

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

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 Ryzen 7 7736U

#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
114%
#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
104%
#62
Ryzen 7 7736U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
100%
#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
96%
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.
InsightXeon W-11955MRyzen 7 7736U
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($450)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 7736U ($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.
InsightXeon W-11955MRyzen 7 7736U
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-11955M and Ryzen 7 7736U

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen 7 7736U

The Ryzen 7 7736U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 21,696 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

Both the Xeon W-11955M and Ryzen 7 7736U share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon W-11955M versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7736U — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11955M (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon W-11955M uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 7 7736U uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-11955M scores 21,702 against the Ryzen 7 7736U's 21,696 — a 0% lead for the Xeon W-11955M. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11955M vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7736U.

FeatureXeon W-11955MRyzen 7 7736U
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
8 / 16
Boost Clock
5 GHz+6%
4.7 GHz
Base Clock
2.1 GHz
2.7 GHz+29%
L3 Cache
24 MB (total)+50%
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)+150%
512K (per core)
Process
10 nm SuperFin
6 nm-40%
Architecture
Tiger Lake-H (2021)
Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)
PassMark
21,702
21,696
Cinebench R23 Multi
12,768
Geekbench 6 Single
1,869
Geekbench 6 Multi
8,020
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-11955M uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7736U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon W-11955MRyzen 7 7736U
Socket
FCBGA1787
FP7
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-11955M) / AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 7736U). The Ryzen 7 7736U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Xeon W-11955M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7736U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7736U rivals Core i7-1255U.

FeatureXeon W-11955MRyzen 7 7736U
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 680M
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V (SVM)
Target Use
Productivity