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Intel Xeon W 11955M processor
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11th Gen Intel Xeon W-11955M

Processors (CPUs)View on intel.com
iGPU:
Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 (32 EU)
Boost/Base Clock:
5.0 GHz / 2.6 GHz
Core/Thread Count:
8 Core / 16 Thread
Cache:
24MB L3 + 10MB L2 + 640KB L1
TDP:
45 Watts
CPU Socket:
BGA1499
CPU Series:
Tiger Lake
Memory Support:
DDR4-3200
Form Factor:
Laptop

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: September 9, 2026

11th Gen Intel Xeon W-11955M Review

The 11th Gen Intel Xeon W-11955M is a mobile workstation flagship, an 8-core, 16-thread Tiger Lake processor running a 2.6 GHz base clock that boosts to a genuinely high 5.0 GHz within a 45 Watt TDP.

This chip brings Xeon's workstation-focused reliability features (ECC memory support, professional driver certification) to Tiger Lake mobile silicon, targeting mobile workstations for CAD, engineering, and content-creation professionals.

Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 (32 EU)

A modest integrated GPU relative to Tiger Lake's higher-EU configurations, reflecting this chip's design priority around pairing with a professional discrete GPU for workstation-class rendering.

How Is the Xeon W-11955M in Terms of Performance

The 8-core, 16-thread layout with a genuinely high 5.0 GHz boost clock gives this chip excellent mobile workstation performance, with Xeon-specific ECC memory support and professional certifications appealing to CAD and engineering professionals.

Benchmarks

As Intel's mobile Xeon W flagship with a genuinely high 5.0 GHz boost ceiling and full 8-core, 16-thread Tiger Lake layout, this chip delivers excellent workstation-class mobile performance for professional content creation and engineering workloads.

Specifications

Identity

BrandIntel
Product LineXeon W
Product LineXeon
Model NumberW-11955M
CodenameTiger Lake
Release Year2021

Segment and platform

Market SegmentWorkstation
MicroarchitectureTiger Lake, Xeon W Mobile
SocketBGA
Socket StatusEnd of Life
Process Node10 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores8
Performance Cores8
Efficiency Cores0
Total Threads16
SMT EnabledYes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock2.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock5.0 GHz

Cache

L2 Cache10 MB
L3 Cache24 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power45 W

Memory

Memory TypeDDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267
Max Memory Speed4267 MT/s
Memory Channels2
ECC SupportYes

Graphics and AI

Integrated GraphicsYes
iGPU ModelIntel UHD Graphics Xe 750
iGPU Compute Units32

Expansion

PCIe GenerationPCIe 4.0

Commercial

Retail AvailabilitySoldered Only
Core/Thread Count8 Core / 16 Thread
TDP45 W
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics Xe 750 (32 EU)
Cache24MB L3 + 10MB L2 + 640KB L1
Boost/Base Clock5.0 GHz / 2.6 GHz

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

  • Mobile workstations for CAD, engineering, and content-creation professionals needing ECC memory support and certified drivers

Not for

  • Consumer gaming or everyday laptop use — the Xeon-specific features carry a premium not relevant outside professional workstation contexts

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the 11th Gen Intel Xeon W-11955M?

The 11th Gen Intel Xeon W-11955M is a processor from Intel. Key specs: iGPU Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 (32 EU), Boost/Base Clock 5.0 GHz / 2.6 GHz, Core/Thread Count 8 Core / 16 Thread, Cache 24MB L3 + 10MB L2 + 640KB L1, TDP 45 Watts.

Will the 11th Gen Intel Xeon W-11955M work with my current setup?

The 11th Gen Intel Xeon W-11955M lists CPU Socket is BGA1499. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the 11th Gen Intel Xeon W-11955M best suited to?

It suits mobile workstations for cad, engineering, and content-creation professionals needing ecc memory support and certified drivers.

What are the drawbacks of the 11th Gen Intel Xeon W-11955M?

It is a poor fit for consumer gaming or everyday laptop use — the xeon-specific features carry a premium not relevant outside professional workstation contexts.

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