Xeon W-2255
VS
Ryzen 7 6800HS

Xeon W-2255 vs Ryzen 7 6800HS

Intel

Xeon W-2255

10 Cores20 Thrd165 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2019
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 6800HS

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 Ryzen 7 6800HS

#10
Ryzen 7 260
MSRP: $199|Avg: $70
126%
#13
Ryzen 3 210
MSRP: $99|Avg: $99
118%
#14
Ryzen 5 PRO 230
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
116%
#15
Ryzen 5 220
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
110%
#18
Ryzen 5 8500G
MSRP: $179|Avg: $150
106%
#24
Ryzen 7 6800HS
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
96%
#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
89%
#36
Core i5-11500B
MSRP: $185|Avg: $185
81%
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.
InsightXeon W-2255Ryzen 7 6800HS
Gaming
Balanced gaming performance
Balanced gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($350)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 6800HS ($0), 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 ($350 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon W-2255Ryzen 7 6800HS
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($350)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2255 and Ryzen 7 6800HS

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen 7 6800HS

The Ryzen 7 6800HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,652 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Xeon W-2255 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 6800HS 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 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 6800HS — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 6800HS is built on the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2255 scores 22,504 against the Ryzen 7 6800HS's 22,652 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 6800HS. L3 cache: 19.25 MB on the Xeon W-2255 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 6800HS.

FeatureXeon W-2255Ryzen 7 6800HS
Cores / Threads
10 / 20+25%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz
4.7 GHz
Base Clock
3.7 GHz+16%
3.2 GHz
L3 Cache
19.25 MB+20%
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
Process
14 nm
6 nm-57%
Architecture
Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark
22,504
22,652
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2255 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 6800HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon W-2255Ryzen 7 6800HS
Socket
LGA2066
FP7
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%