Intel Xeon W-10855M vs AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U

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Intel Xeon W-10855M or Intel Xeon W-10855M – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Xeon W-10855M features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-10855M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
Intel Xeon W Family AMD Ryzen 7 PRO
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon W-10855M Name AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Intel Xeon W-10000M Group AMD Ryzen 5000U
10 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-10855M has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-10855M is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
6x Cores 8x
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
2.8 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
6 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
12 Threads 16
5.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-10855M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon W-10855M uses the Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (32 EU), which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U uses the AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir), which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2020
32 Execution units 8
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 512
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (32 EU) GPU name AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir)
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 2.0 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
11 Generation 9
14 nm Technology 7 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-4266
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
35 W TDP down 10 W
None TDP up 25 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-10855M is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2021
BGA 1440 Socket FP6
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
12.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Comet Lake H Architecture Cezanne (Zen 3)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
450 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
14 nm Technology 7 nm