Xeon W-2255 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
Xeon W-2255
Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2255
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2255 | Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2255 | Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
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.
Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,373 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2255 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-2255 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-2255 versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U — a 4.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is built on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2255 scores 22,504 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U's 22,373 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon W-2255. L3 cache: 19.25 MB on the Xeon W-2255 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U.
| Feature | Xeon W-2255 | Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+67% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.9 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+6% | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB+20% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | — | Hawk Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 22,504 | 22,373 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2255 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2255 | Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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