Ryzen Z1 vs Xeon W-11955M

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-11955M
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 35 Watt
14.21
+20.1%
Ryzen Z1
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
11.83

Xeon W-11955M outperforms Ryzen Z1 by a significant 20% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-11955M and Ryzen Z1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking506650
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation48.31no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesIntel Tiger LakePhoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency38.4274.64
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-H (2021)Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Release date11 May 2021 (3 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$623no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon W-11955M and Ryzen Z1 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed2.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache80 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFin4 nm
Die size190 mm2137 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-11955M and Ryzen Z1 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
SocketFCBGA1787FP8
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-11955M and Ryzen Z1. 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-11955M and Ryzen Z1 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-11955M and Ryzen Z1 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-11955M and Ryzen Z1. 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 cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® ProcessorsAMD Radeon 740M
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-11955M and Ryzen Z1 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-11955M and Ryzen Z1 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-11955M and Ryzen Z1 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-11955M and Ryzen Z1.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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-11955M 14.21
+20.1%
Ryzen Z1 11.83

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-11955M 22574
+20.1%
Ryzen Z1 18797

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.

Xeon W-11955M 2051
Ryzen Z1 2248
+9.6%

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.

Xeon W-11955M 8864
+6.4%
Ryzen Z1 8334

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Xeon W-11955M 9058
+18%
Ryzen Z1 7674

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.21 11.83
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12
Chip lithography 10 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 15 Watt

Xeon W-11955M has a 20.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

Ryzen Z1, on the other hand, has a 150% more advanced lithography process, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W-11955M is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Z1 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-11955M is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Z1 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-11955M and Ryzen Z1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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