Xeon W-11955M vs Xeon Gold 5218
Xeon W-11955M
Xeon Gold 5218
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-11955M
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5218
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-11955M | Xeon Gold 5218 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($450) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-11955M | Xeon Gold 5218 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+12%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($450) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) |
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 Xeon Gold 5218
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 Gold 5218
The Xeon Gold 5218 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 21,586 points. Launch price was $1,273.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-11955M packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5218 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 5218 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon W-11955M versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5218 — a 24.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11955M (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon W-11955M uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Xeon Gold 5218 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-11955M scores 21,702 against the Xeon Gold 5218's 21,586 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon W-11955M. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11955M vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 5218.
| Feature | Xeon W-11955M | Xeon Gold 5218 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 32+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+28% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.3 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+9% | 22 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 16 MB+1180% |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-H (2021) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 21,702 | 21,586 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-11955M uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 5218 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-11955M | Xeon Gold 5218 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1787 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 |
| RAM Channels | — | 6 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-11955M) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 5218).
| Feature | Xeon W-11955M | Xeon Gold 5218 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-11955M launched at $623 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 5218 debuted at $1273. At current prices ($450 vs $500), the Xeon W-11955M is $50 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-11955M delivers 48.2 pts/$ vs 43.2 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 5218 — making the Xeon W-11955M the 11.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-11955M | Xeon Gold 5218 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $623-51% | $1273 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450-10% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.2+12% | 43.2 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2019 |
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