Intel Xeon W-11955M vs Intel Core i9-11980HK

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Intel Xeon W-11955M or Intel Xeon W-11955M – 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-11955M features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-11955M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1787 socket.
The Intel Core i9-11980HK features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-11980HK, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1787 socket.
11 Generation 11
Intel Xeon W-11955M Name Intel Core i9-11980HK
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Core i9
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon W-11000M Group Intel Core i 11000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-11955M has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-11955M is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-11980HK has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-11980HK is 3.3 GHz
16 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
8x Cores 8x
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-11955M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon W-11955M uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th 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 Intel Core i9-11980HK has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-11980HK uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU), which has 256 texture shaders
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU)
256 Shaders 256
10 nm Technology 10 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
32 Execution units 32
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
12 Direct X 12
11 Generation 11
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
Q2/2021 Release date Q2/2021
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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 JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 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 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
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

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 65 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
35 W TDP down 45 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-11955M is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-11980HK is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
623 $ Release price 583 $
10 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
24.0 MB L3-Cache 24.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1787 Socket BGA 1787
Tiger Lake H Architecture Tiger Lake H
Q2/2021 Release date Q2/2021
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-11980HK
8C 16T @ 3.3 GHz
23322
23322
Intel Xeon W-11955M
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
23067
23067

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-11980HK
8C 16T @ 3.3 GHz
13977
13977
Intel Xeon W-11955M
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
12836
12836

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-11955M
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
10225
10225
Intel Core i9-11980HK
8C 16T @ 3.3 GHz
8418
8418

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-11955M
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
9986
9986
Intel Core i9-11980HK
8C 16T @ 3.3 GHz
9766
9766

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-11980HK
8C 16T @ 3.3 GHz
5875
5875
Intel Xeon W-11955M
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
5547
5547

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-11955M
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
2164
2164
Intel Core i9-11980HK
8C 16T @ 3.3 GHz
2129
2129

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-11955M
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
1758
1758
Intel Core i9-11980HK
8C 16T @ 3.3 GHz
1645
1645

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-11955M
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
1574
1574
Intel Core i9-11980HK
8C 16T @ 3.3 GHz
1574
1574

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-11980HK
8C 16T @ 3.3 GHz
610
610
Intel Xeon W-11955M
8C 16T @ 2.6 GHz
610
610