Xeon W-11855M vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
2018
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
15.96
+39.9%
Xeon W-11855M
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
11.41

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X outperforms Xeon W-11855M by a considerable 40% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Xeon W-11855M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking417682
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.49no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency8.3930.85
Architecture codenameZEN+ (2018−2019)Tiger Lake-H (2021)
Release date3 October 2018 (6 years ago)11 May 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$649no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2412
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache96K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size213 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketSP3r2FCBGA1787
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

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

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Xeon W-11855M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
Secure Keyno data+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Xeon W-11855M are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

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

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4
Maximum memory size2 TiB128 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/s51.2 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequency-1.45 GHz
Execution Units-32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Xeon W-11855M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Xeon W-11855M integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP-4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort-7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Xeon W-11855M integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-12.1
OpenGL-4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Xeon W-11855M.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 15.96
+39.9%
Xeon W-11855M 11.41

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 25352
+39.8%
Xeon W-11855M 18129

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 1277
Xeon W-11855M 1998
+56.5%

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 7418
Xeon W-11855M 7884
+6.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.96 11.41
Recency 3 October 2018 11 May 2021
Physical cores 12 6
Threads 24 12
Chip lithography 12 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 35 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has a 39.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Xeon W-11855M, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 20% more advanced lithography process, and 414.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-11855M in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is a desktop processor while Xeon W-11855M is a server/workstation one.


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

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