Ryzen 5 2600E vs Xeon W-10855M

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 2600E

2018

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-10855M across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌2900% higher power demand at 45W vs 1.5W.

Xeon W-10855M

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 2W instead of 45W, a 44W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (12,249 vs 12,346).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $118 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 2600E mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Ryzen 5 2600E

2018

Xeon W-10855M

2020

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 2W instead of 45W, a 44W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-10855M across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌2900% higher power demand at 45W vs 1.5W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (12,249 vs 12,346).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $118 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 2600E mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-10855M better than Ryzen 5 2600E?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-10855M makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 2600E is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 2600E is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon W-10855M is the smarter buy today. Xeon W-10855M is at an unclear MSRP at $118 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 14.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 5 2600E is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.8% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (103.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon W-10855M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2018). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Ryzen 5 2600E Benchmark Check

Xeon W-10855M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 2600E	Xeon W-10855M
1080p
low	176 FPS	275 FPS
medium	154 FPS	243 FPS
high	127 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	175 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	235 FPS
medium	122 FPS	187 FPS
high	97 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	163 FPS
medium	59 FPS	132 FPS
high	47 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	89 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 2600E	Xeon W-10855M
1080p
low	252 FPS	306 FPS
medium	219 FPS	280 FPS
high	195 FPS	254 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	221 FPS
1440p
low	227 FPS	300 FPS
medium	199 FPS	245 FPS
high	177 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	145 FPS	194 FPS
4K
low	178 FPS	251 FPS
medium	160 FPS	207 FPS
high	141 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	159 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 2600E	Xeon W-10855M
1080p
low	309 FPS	306 FPS
medium	309 FPS	306 FPS
high	309 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	306 FPS
1440p
low	309 FPS	306 FPS
medium	309 FPS	306 FPS
high	309 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	306 FPS
4K
low	309 FPS	306 FPS
medium	292 FPS	306 FPS
high	253 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	294 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 2600E	Xeon W-10855M
1080p
low	309 FPS	306 FPS
medium	309 FPS	306 FPS
high	309 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	306 FPS
1440p
low	309 FPS	306 FPS
medium	309 FPS	306 FPS
high	309 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	306 FPS
4K
low	309 FPS	306 FPS
medium	309 FPS	306 FPS
high	309 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	306 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 2600E and Xeon W-10855M

Ryzen 5 2600E

The Ryzen 5 2600E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 12,346 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon W-10855M

The Xeon W-10855M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,249 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 2600E and Xeon W-10855M share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2600E versus 4.9 GHz on the Xeon W-10855M — a 20.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-10855M (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 2600E uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon W-10855M uses Comet Lake-H (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 2600E scores 12,346 against the Xeon W-10855M's 12,249 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 2600E. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2600E vs 12 MB on the Xeon W-10855M.

Feature	Ryzen 5 2600E	Xeon W-10855M
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.9 GHz+23%
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+11%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)+33%	12 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1.5 MB+200%
Process	12 nm-14%	14 nm
Architecture	Zen+ (2018−2019)	Comet Lake-H (2020)
PassMark	12,346	12,249

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 2600E uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-10855M uses BGA1440 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.