Xeon W-11855M vs i7-2920XM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2920XM
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 55 Watt
2.70
Xeon W-11855M
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
11.39
+322%

Xeon W-11855M outperforms Core i7-2920XM by a whopping 322% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2920XM and Xeon W-11855M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1712693
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency4.6530.80
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Tiger Lake-H (2021)
Release date3 January 2011 (13 years ago)11 May 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,096no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2920XM and Xeon W-11855M basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rateno data8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2920XM and Xeon W-11855M compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCPGA988FCBGA1787
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2920XM and Xeon W-11855M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
SIPP-+
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-2920XM and Xeon W-11855M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection+-
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2920XM and Xeon W-11855M are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2920XM and Xeon W-11855M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s51.2 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 3000Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2920XM and Xeon W-11855M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported24
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-2920XM and Xeon W-11855M integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-2920XM and Xeon W-11855M integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2920XM and Xeon W-11855M.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-2920XM 2.70
Xeon W-11855M 11.39
+322%

  • Other tests
    • Passmark
    • GeekBench 5 Single-Core
    • GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-2920XM 4286
Xeon W-11855M 18097
+322%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-2920XM 417
Xeon W-11855M 1990
+377%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-2920XM 1395
Xeon W-11855M 7829
+461%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.70 11.39
Integrated graphics card 0.66 5.58
Recency 3 January 2011 11 May 2021
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 35 Watt

Xeon W-11855M has a 321.9% higher aggregate performance score, 745.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 10 years, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 57.1% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W-11855M is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2920XM in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-2920XM is a notebook processor while Xeon W-11855M is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2920XM and Xeon W-11855M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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