Xeon Gold 6262 vs Xeon W-11955M

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.

Xeon Gold 6262

2019

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅+37.5% larger total L3 cache (33 MB vs 24 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-11955M across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌285.7% higher power demand at 135W vs 35W.

Xeon W-11955M

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 135W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,702 vs 21,823).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 33 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $623 MSRP, while Xeon Gold 6262 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon Gold 6262

2019

Xeon W-11955M

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅+37.5% larger total L3 cache (33 MB vs 24 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 135W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-11955M across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌285.7% higher power demand at 135W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,702 vs 21,823).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 33 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $623 MSRP, while Xeon Gold 6262 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-11955M better than Xeon Gold 6262?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon W-11955M is ahead with a 8.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6262 pulls ahead with 0.6% better PassMark. Xeon Gold 6262 also has the bigger cache pool with 37.5% larger total L3 cache (33 MB vs 24 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6262 is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 37.5% larger total L3 cache (33 MB vs 24 MB).

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

Xeon W-11955M is the smarter buy today. Xeon W-11955M is at an unclear MSRP at $623 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 8.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon Gold 6262 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.6% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (34.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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-11955M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2019). 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.

Xeon Gold 6262 Benchmark Check

Xeon W-11955M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon Gold 6262	Xeon W-11955M
1080p
low	195 FPS	247 FPS
medium	158 FPS	230 FPS
high	128 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	166 FPS
1440p
low	157 FPS	220 FPS
medium	123 FPS	185 FPS
high	96 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	154 FPS
medium	60 FPS	131 FPS
high	47 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	89 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon Gold 6262	Xeon W-11955M
1080p
low	189 FPS	343 FPS
medium	169 FPS	293 FPS
high	146 FPS	248 FPS
ultra	120 FPS	225 FPS
1440p
low	164 FPS	298 FPS
medium	150 FPS	266 FPS
high	130 FPS	227 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	194 FPS
4K
low	107 FPS	177 FPS
medium	98 FPS	161 FPS
high	87 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	134 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon Gold 6262	Xeon W-11955M
1080p
low	546 FPS	543 FPS
medium	546 FPS	543 FPS
high	511 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	442 FPS	388 FPS
1440p
low	546 FPS	543 FPS
medium	457 FPS	501 FPS
high	413 FPS	426 FPS
ultra	357 FPS	345 FPS
4K
low	408 FPS	428 FPS
medium	317 FPS	368 FPS
high	283 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	259 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon Gold 6262	Xeon W-11955M
1080p
low	546 FPS	543 FPS
medium	546 FPS	543 FPS
high	546 FPS	543 FPS
ultra	546 FPS	543 FPS
1440p
low	546 FPS	543 FPS
medium	546 FPS	543 FPS
high	523 FPS	543 FPS
ultra	449 FPS	476 FPS
4K
low	484 FPS	510 FPS
medium	433 FPS	458 FPS
high	386 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	335 FPS	348 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6262 and Xeon W-11955M

Xeon Gold 6262

The Xeon Gold 6262 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA 3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 21,823 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon W-11955M

The Xeon W-11955M 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 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: 21,702 points. Launch price was $623.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6262 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon W-11955M offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6262 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6262 versus 5 GHz on the Xeon W-11955M — a 32.6% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11955M (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon W-11955M is built on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6262 scores 21,823 against the Xeon W-11955M's 21,702 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 6262. L3 cache: 33 MB on the Xeon Gold 6262 vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11955M.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6262	Xeon W-11955M
Cores / Threads	24 / 48+200%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	5 GHz+39%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	2.1 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	33 MB+38%	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm SuperFin-29%
Architecture	—	Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark	21,823	21,702

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6262 uses the LGA 3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-11955M uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.