Xeon W-11855M vs i5-6350HQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-6350HQ
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
2.68
Xeon W-11855M
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
11.42
+326%

Xeon W-11855M outperforms Core i5-6350HQ by a whopping 326% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-6350HQ and Xeon W-11855M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1706681
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency5.6430.88
Architecture codenameSkylake-H (2015−2016)Tiger Lake-H (2021)
Release date24 January 2016 (8 years ago)11 May 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$306no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-6350HQ 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)
Threads412
Base clock speed2.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier23no data
L1 cache64K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm SuperFin
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-6350HQ 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
SocketFCBGA1440FCBGA1787
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-6350HQ and Xeon W-11855M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® 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
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-6350HQ and Xeon W-11855M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Secure Key++
MPX+-
SGXYes with Intel® ME-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-6350HQ 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 i5-6350HQ and Xeon W-11855M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s51.2 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Pro Graphics 580Intel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency900 MHz1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-6350HQ and Xeon W-11855M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-6350HQ and Xeon W-11855M integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-6350HQ and Xeon W-11855M integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-6350HQ and Xeon W-11855M.

PCIe version3.04.0
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.

i5-6350HQ 2.68
Xeon W-11855M 11.42
+326%

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.

i5-6350HQ 4255
Xeon W-11855M 18148
+327%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.68 11.42
Recency 24 January 2016 11 May 2021
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 35 Watt

Xeon W-11855M has a 326.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 28.6% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W-11855M is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-6350HQ in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-6350HQ is a notebook processor while Xeon W-11855M is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-6350HQ and Xeon W-11855M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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