Xeon W-2255 vs Core i9-10900X

Xeon W-2255

10 Cores20 Thrd165 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2019

Core i9-10900X

10 Cores20 Thrd165 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-2255

10 / 20

22,504

+0.6%

22,377

0.0%

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-2255

#294

Xeon Gold 6444Y

MSRP: $3622|Avg: N/A

108%

#295

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

MSRP: $2649|Avg: $2782

107%

#296

Xeon Platinum 8380

MSRP: $2010|Avg: $965

107%

#297

EPYC 7453

MSRP: $1570|Avg: $1253

107%

#298

Xeon Gold 5418Y

MSRP: $1483|Avg: N/A

106%

#299

Xeon w5-3425

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $1189

105%

#300

EPYC 9255

MSRP: $2495|Avg: $1934

105%

#301

EPYC 8324P

MSRP: $1895|Avg: $3598

104%

#302

Xeon Gold 6414U

MSRP: $2296|Avg: $283

104%

#303

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

MSRP: $2495|Avg: $2495

104%

#304

EPYC 7352

MSRP: $1350|Avg: $725

103%

#305

Xeon w7-2475X

MSRP: $1789|Avg: $2544

103%

#307

Xeon W-3323

MSRP: $949|Avg: $500

101%

#308

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100

101%

#309

Xeon W-2255

MSRP: $778|Avg: $350

100%

#310

Xeon Silver 4316

MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200

100%

#311

Xeon w7-3545

MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039

99%

#312

EPYC 7643P

MSRP: $2722|Avg: $2722

98%

#313

Xeon w5-3435X

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $163

98%

#314

Xeon Gold 6312U

MSRP: $1645|Avg: N/A

98%

#315

EPYC 7443

MSRP: $2010|Avg: $1800

98%

#316

Xeon Gold 6416H

MSRP: $1845|Avg: N/A

97%

#318

EPYC 7343

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $1350

96%

#319

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $225

96%

#320

EPYC 7413

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $450

96%

#321

Xeon W-3335

MSRP: $1430|Avg: $1200

95%

#322

EPYC 9354P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $2205

95%

#323

EPYC 9224

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $1199

92%

#324

Xeon Gold 6423N

MSRP: $2161|Avg: $2161

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10900X

#320

Core i3-10100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $146

111%

#321

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

111%

#322

Celeron G6900

MSRP: $52|Avg: $77

110%

#323

Core i9-11900K

MSRP: $539|Avg: $435

109%

#324

Core i7-12700TE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $350

107%

#325

Core i9-12900E

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

107%

#326

Celeron G4900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $40

106%

#327

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $452

106%

#328

Core i9-9900KS

MSRP: $513|Avg: $350

105%

#329

Core i5-11600T

MSRP: $262|Avg: $262

105%

#330

Core i9-9900K

MSRP: $488|Avg: $331

104%

#331

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

MSRP: $899|Avg: $540

104%

#332

Celeron G4930T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

103%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

102%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

100%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

100%

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

99%

#337

Ryzen 5 3600XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $357

99%

#338

Core i9-10980XE

MSRP: $979|Avg: $620

99%

#339

Core i5-8500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $149

99%

#340

Core i9-9900KF

MSRP: $488|Avg: $350

98%

#341

Ryzen Embedded V2748

MSRP: $309|Avg: $359

98%

#342

Core i3-9350K

MSRP: $184|Avg: $150

96%

#343

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#344

Core i9-9900

MSRP: $423|Avg: $330

93%

#345

Core i9-9980XE

MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593

93%

#346

Core i7-10700K

MSRP: $387|Avg: $380

93%

#347

Celeron G5905T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

89%

#348

Athlon PRO 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $81

89%

#349

Core i5-9600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $219

89%

#350

Core i3-8300

MSRP: $138|Avg: $136

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($350) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2255 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-2255	Core i9-10900X
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($350)	⚠️ Higher cost ($425)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-X (2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i9-10900X ($425), 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 ($75 less, 21% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-2255	Core i9-10900X
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+22%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($350)	⚠️ Higher cost ($425)

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-2255 Benchmark Check

Core i9-10900X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2255 and Core i9-10900X

Xeon W-2255

The Xeon W-2255 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 22,504 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i9-10900X

The Core i9-10900X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-X (2019) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 22,377 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon W-2255 and Core i9-10900X share an identical 10-core/20-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-2255 versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i9-10900X — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i9-10900X is built on the Cascade Lake-X (2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2255 scores 22,504 against the Core i9-10900X's 22,377 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon W-2255. L3 cache: 19.25 MB on the Xeon W-2255 vs 19.25 MB (total) on the Core i9-10900X.

Feature	Xeon W-2255	Core i9-10900X
Cores / Threads	10 / 20	10 / 20
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz	3.7 GHz
L3 Cache	19.25 MB	19.25 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Cascade Lake-X (2019)
PassMark	22,504	22,377

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA2066 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Xeon W-2255	Core i9-10900X
Socket	LGA2066	LGA2066
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-2255 launched at $778 MSRP, while the Core i9-10900X debuted at $590. At current prices ($350 vs $425), the Xeon W-2255 is $75 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2255 delivers 64.3 pts/$ vs 52.7 pts/$ for the Core i9-10900X — making the Xeon W-2255 the 19.9% better value option.