Xeon W-11855M vs i7-5930K

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-5930K
2014
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
6.50
Xeon W-11855M
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
11.42
+75.7%

Xeon W-11855M outperforms Core i7-5930K by an impressive 76% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-5930K and Xeon W-11855M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1046681
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.79no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataIntel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency4.3930.88
Architecture codenameHaswell-E (2014)Tiger Lake-H (2021)
Release date1 September 2014 (10 years ago)11 May 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$613no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-5930K 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate0 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache15 MB (shared)18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size356 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature67 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors2,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-5930K 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
SocketFCLGA2011FCBGA1787
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-5930K and Xeon W-11855M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-5930K 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+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-5930K and Xeon W-11855M are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-5930K and Xeon W-11855M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth68 GB/s51.2 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-5930K and Xeon W-11855M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-5930K 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 i7-5930K 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 i7-5930K and Xeon W-11855M.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4020

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.

i7-5930K 6.50
Xeon W-11855M 11.42
+75.7%

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.

i7-5930K 10329
Xeon W-11855M 18148
+75.7%

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.

i7-5930K 1222
Xeon W-11855M 1998
+63.5%

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.

i7-5930K 5712
Xeon W-11855M 7884
+38%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.50 11.42
Recency 1 September 2014 11 May 2021
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 35 Watt

Xeon W-11855M has a 75.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 300% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W-11855M is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-5930K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-5930K is a desktop processor while Xeon W-11855M is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-5930K and Xeon W-11855M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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