Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 vs Xeon W-10885M

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 PRO 2700

2018

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-10885M across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,342 vs 15,486).
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Xeon W-10885M mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌3150% higher power demand at 65W vs 2W.

Xeon W-10885M

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 2W instead of 65W, a 63W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

2018

Xeon W-10885M

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 2W instead of 65W, a 63W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-10885M across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,342 vs 15,486).
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Xeon W-10885M mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌3150% higher power demand at 65W vs 2W.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-10885M better than Ryzen 7 PRO 2700?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-10885M makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 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-10885M is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 12.0% 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-10885M is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Xeon W-10885M is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon W-10885M is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it gives you a 12.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (51.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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-10885M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2018) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 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 PRO 2700 Benchmark Check

Xeon W-10885M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700	Xeon W-10885M
1080p
low	176 FPS	276 FPS
medium	154 FPS	247 FPS
high	128 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	179 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	231 FPS
medium	122 FPS	186 FPS
high	97 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	161 FPS
medium	59 FPS	131 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 7 PRO 2700	Xeon W-10885M
1080p
low	336 FPS	387 FPS
medium	297 FPS	378 FPS
high	265 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	289 FPS
1440p
low	307 FPS	387 FPS
medium	278 FPS	353 FPS
high	246 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	215 FPS	257 FPS
4K
low	225 FPS	282 FPS
medium	207 FPS	244 FPS
high	193 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	168 FPS	195 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700	Xeon W-10885M
1080p
low	384 FPS	387 FPS
medium	384 FPS	387 FPS
high	384 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	384 FPS	387 FPS
1440p
low	384 FPS	387 FPS
medium	384 FPS	387 FPS
high	384 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	387 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	387 FPS
medium	319 FPS	387 FPS
high	281 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	332 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700	Xeon W-10885M
1080p
low	384 FPS	387 FPS
medium	384 FPS	387 FPS
high	384 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	384 FPS	387 FPS
1440p
low	384 FPS	387 FPS
medium	384 FPS	387 FPS
high	384 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	384 FPS	387 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	387 FPS
medium	384 FPS	387 FPS
high	384 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	332 FPS	387 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 and Xeon W-10885M

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 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: 15,342 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon W-10885M

The Xeon W-10885M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,486 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 and Xeon W-10885M share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-10885M — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-10885M (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon W-10885M uses Comet Lake-H (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 scores 15,342 against the Xeon W-10885M's 15,486 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon W-10885M. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 vs 16 MB on the Xeon W-10885M.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700	Xeon W-10885M
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz	5.1 GHz+24%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+33%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB+300%
Process	12 nm-14%	14 nm
Architecture	Zen+ (2018−2019)	Comet Lake-H (2020)
PassMark	15,342	15,486

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-10885M uses BGA1440 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.