Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Xeon W-11855M

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-11855M
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
11.39
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
25.27
+122%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D outperforms Xeon W-11855M by a whopping 122% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-11855M and Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking693203
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data44.61
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Tiger Lakeno data
Power efficiency30.8219.94
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-H (2021)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date11 May 2021 (3 years ago)7 November 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$479

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon W-11855M and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed3.2 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache96K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFin4 nm
Die sizeno data70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-11855M and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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
SocketFCBGA1787AM5
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-11855M and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon W-11855M and Ryzen 7 9800X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
Secure Key+no data
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-11855M and Ryzen 7 9800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-11855M and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel ProcessorsAMD Radeon Graphics
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-11855M and Ryzen 7 9800X3D integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-11855M and Ryzen 7 9800X3D integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon W-11855M and Ryzen 7 9800X3D integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-11855M and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2024

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.

Xeon W-11855M 11.39
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 25.27
+122%

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.

Xeon W-11855M 18097
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 40145
+122%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Xeon W-11855M 7191
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 16637
+131%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.39 25.27
Integrated graphics card 5.58 1.98
Recency 11 May 2021 7 November 2024
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 16
Chip lithography 10 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 120 Watt

Xeon W-11855M has 181.8% faster integrated GPU, and 242.9% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D, on the other hand, has a 121.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and a 150% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-11855M in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-11855M is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-11855M and Ryzen 7 9800X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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