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Overview

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.

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-10855M

#12

Xeon E5-2689

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $18

194%

#13

Xeon X5680

MSRP: $450|Avg: $13

187%

#14

Xeon Silver 4114

MSRP: $612|Avg: $30

153%

#15

EPYC 7D12

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

148%

#16

Xeon E5-2676 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36

129%

#17

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100

117%

#18

Xeon E5-4620 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $30

110%

#19

Xeon W3540

MSRP: $284|Avg: $10

108%

#20

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

108%

#21

Xeon W3530

MSRP: $294|Avg: $10

107%

#22

EPYC 7473X

MSRP: $3900|Avg: $200

104%

#23

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $225

104%

#24

Xeon E5-2650 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $45

104%

#25

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

102%

#26

Xeon E5-1660

MSRP: $1080|Avg: $29

101%

#27

Xeon W-10855M

MSRP: $118|Avg: $43

100%

#28

Xeon w5-3435X

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $163

97%

#29

Xeon W3680

MSRP: $594|Avg: $26

95%

#30

Xeon E3-1241 v3

MSRP: $273|Avg: $27

93%

#31

Xeon Gold 6538N

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $170

93%

#32

Ryzen 5 PRO 1600

MSRP: $219|Avg: $45

93%

#33

Xeon E7-4880 v2

MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185

92%

#34

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $60

86%

#35

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

84%

#36

Xeon W-2125

MSRP: $444|Avg: $42

84%

#37

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

82%

#38

Xeon E5-2643 v3

MSRP: $219|Avg: $45

80%

#39

Xeon E5-4650 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48

80%

#40

EPYC 7532

MSRP: $2380|Avg: $225

79%

#41

Xeon E3-1275L v3

MSRP: $350|Avg: $29

77%

#42

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon W-10855M across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon W-10855M specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-10855M is a 6-core / 12-thread processor based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4.9 GHz from a base frequency of 2.8 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 12 MB of L3 cache, plus 1.5 MB of L2 cache and 384 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 12,249, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Aging generation product.

Specification	Xeon W-10855M
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	6C / 12T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	4.9 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2.8 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Comet Lake-H (2020)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	12 MB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	1.5 MB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	384 kB
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	8 GT/s
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	12,249

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-10855M fits into the BGA1440 socket and supports PCIe 5.0. It supports DDR4 memory.

Specification	Xeon W-10855M
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Mobile Workstation
SeriesProduct family	Intel Comet Lake
SocketMotherboard socket required	BGA1440
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 5.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR4
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Xeon W-10855M has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 45 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Xeon W-10855M
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	45 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $43 (MSRP: $118), the Xeon W-10855M delivers 285 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #1182 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Xeon W-10855M
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$118
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$43
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$800
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#1182
Release DateLaunch date	2015-01-01
Release Year	2020
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel