Xeon W-11955M vs Xeon E-2436

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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 Xeon E-2436

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

102%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

101%

#150

Xeon E-2436

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

99%

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Xeon E-2436 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Xeon W-11955M	Xeon E-2436
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced 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 (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon W-11955M	Xeon E-2436
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

Xeon E-2436 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-11955M and Xeon E-2436

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.

Xeon E-2436

The Xeon E-2436 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 21,708 points. Launch price was $331.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-11955M packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E-2436 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-11955M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon W-11955M versus 5 GHz on the Xeon E-2436 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon W-11955M uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Xeon E-2436 uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-11955M scores 21,702 against the Xeon E-2436's 21,708 — a 0% lead for the Xeon E-2436. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11955M vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2436.

Feature	Xeon W-11955M	Xeon E-2436
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.9 GHz+38%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+33%	18 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)	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
PassMark	21,702	21,708

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-11955M uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2436 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.