Ryzen 7 2700X vs Xeon W-11855M

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 7 2700X

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $121 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅Delivers 36.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 53.0 vs 38.8 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-11855M across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (17,450 vs 17,462).
❌200% higher power demand at 105W vs 35W.

Xeon W-11855M

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 105W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 38.8 vs 53.0 PassMark/$ ($450 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Ryzen 7 2700X

2018

Xeon W-11855M

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $121 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅Delivers 36.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 53.0 vs 38.8 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 105W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-11855M across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (17,450 vs 17,462).
❌200% higher power demand at 105W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 38.8 vs 53.0 PassMark/$ ($450 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-11855M better than Ryzen 7 2700X?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-11855M makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 2700X is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon W-11855M is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.8% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon W-11855M is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Xeon W-11855M is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 2700X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon W-11855M is 36.8% more expensive on MSRP at $450 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and it gives you a 4.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 2700X is also 36.7% better value on MSRP (53.0 vs 38.8 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Xeon W-11855M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2018) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 7 2700X Benchmark Check

Xeon W-11855M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 2700X	Xeon W-11855M
1080p
low	223 FPS	249 FPS
medium	191 FPS	230 FPS
high	157 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	184 FPS	222 FPS
medium	151 FPS	186 FPS
high	121 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	154 FPS
medium	73 FPS	131 FPS
high	58 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	89 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 2700X	Xeon W-11855M
1080p
low	349 FPS	437 FPS
medium	306 FPS	403 FPS
high	270 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	302 FPS
1440p
low	318 FPS	407 FPS
medium	286 FPS	344 FPS
high	251 FPS	297 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	233 FPS	269 FPS
medium	214 FPS	233 FPS
high	196 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	181 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 2700X	Xeon W-11855M
1080p
low	436 FPS	437 FPS
medium	436 FPS	437 FPS
high	436 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	436 FPS	383 FPS
1440p
low	436 FPS	437 FPS
medium	436 FPS	437 FPS
high	408 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	333 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	393 FPS
medium	324 FPS	341 FPS
high	285 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	231 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 2700X	Xeon W-11855M
1080p
low	436 FPS	437 FPS
medium	436 FPS	437 FPS
high	436 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	436 FPS	437 FPS
1440p
low	436 FPS	437 FPS
medium	436 FPS	437 FPS
high	436 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	436 FPS	437 FPS
4K
low	436 FPS	437 FPS
medium	436 FPS	437 FPS
high	429 FPS	410 FPS
ultra	379 FPS	352 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 2700X and Xeon W-11855M

Ryzen 7 2700X

The Ryzen 7 2700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.35 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,450 points. Launch price was $329.

Xeon W-11855M

The Xeon W-11855M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,462 points. Launch price was $450.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 2700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-11855M offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 2700X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.35 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2700X versus 4.9 GHz on the Xeon W-11855M — a 11.9% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11855M (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 2700X uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon W-11855M uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 2700X scores 17,450 against the Xeon W-11855M's 17,462 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon W-11855M. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 2700X vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11855M.

Feature	Ryzen 7 2700X	Xeon W-11855M
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.35 GHz	4.9 GHz+13%
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+16%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	18 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process	12 nm	10 nm SuperFin-17%
Architecture	Zen+ (2018−2019)	Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark	17,450	17,462

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 2700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-11855M uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 2700X	Xeon W-11855M
Socket	AM4	FCBGA1787
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	24	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 2700X) / not specified (Xeon W-11855M). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 2700X targets Desktop.

Feature	Ryzen 7 2700X	Xeon W-11855M
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	—
Target Use	Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 2700X launched at $329 MSRP, while the Xeon W-11855M debuted at $450. On MSRP ($329 vs $450), the Ryzen 7 2700X is $121 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 2700X delivers 53.0 pts/$ vs 38.8 pts/$ for the Xeon W-11855M — making the Ryzen 7 2700X the 31% better value option.