Xeon W-11955M vs Ryzen 7 PRO 250

CPU

GPU

Xeon W-11955M

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 5 GHz2021

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

8 Cores16 Thrd8 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-11955M

8 / 16

21,702

0.0%

21,789

+0.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5967%

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

43%

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

111%

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

100%

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

98%

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

94%

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 PRO 250

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

106%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

104%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

100%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

98%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

96%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

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.

Insight	Xeon W-11955M	Ryzen 7 PRO 250
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)	✅ More affordable ($380)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 ($380), 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 ($70 less, 16% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-11955M	Ryzen 7 PRO 250
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+19%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)	✅ More affordable ($380)

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 250 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-11955M and Ryzen 7 PRO 250

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 7 PRO 250

The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,789 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon W-11955M and Ryzen 7 PRO 250 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon W-11955M versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 (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 7 PRO 250 uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-11955M scores 21,702 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 250's 21,789 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 250. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11955M vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 250.

Feature	Xeon W-11955M	Ryzen 7 PRO 250
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5.1 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.3 GHz+57%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+50%	16 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	8 MB+540%
Process	10 nm SuperFin	4 nm-60%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025)
PassMark	21,702	21,789

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-11955M uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W-11955M	Ryzen 7 PRO 250
Socket	FCBGA1787	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-11955M launched at $623 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 debuted at $400. At current prices ($450 vs $380), the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-11955M delivers 48.2 pts/$ vs 57.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 the 17.3% better value option.