Xeon W-2255 vs Core i9-11900
Xeon W-2255
Core i9-11900
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2255
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-11900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2255 | Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($220) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2255 | Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+59%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($220) |
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-2255 and Core i9-11900
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 i9-11900
The Core i9-11900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 22,422 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2255 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i9-11900 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-2255 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-2255 versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-11900 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Core i9-11900 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i9-11900 is built on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2255 scores 22,504 against the Core i9-11900's 22,422 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon W-2255. L3 cache: 19.25 MB on the Xeon W-2255 vs 16 MB (total) on the Core i9-11900.
| Feature | Xeon W-2255 | Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+25% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.1 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+48% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB+20% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Rocket Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 22,504 | 22,422 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2255 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i9-11900 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2255 | Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2255 launched at $778 MSRP, while the Core i9-11900 debuted at $439. At current prices ($350 vs $220), the Core i9-11900 is $130 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2255 delivers 64.3 pts/$ vs 101.9 pts/$ for the Core i9-11900 — making the Core i9-11900 the 45.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2255 | Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $778 | $439-44% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $220-37% |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.3 | 101.9+58% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2021 |
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