Ryzen 5 7645HX vs Xeon Gold 6226R
Ryzen 5 7645HX
Xeon Gold 6226R
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7645HX
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6226R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7645HX | Xeon Gold 6226R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range (Zen4) (2023) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7645HX | Xeon Gold 6226R |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7645HX and Xeon Gold 6226R
Ryzen 5 7645HX
The Ryzen 5 7645HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Dragon Range (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,097 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon Gold 6226R
The Xeon Gold 6226R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 26,278 points. Launch price was $1,300.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 7645HX packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6226R offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6226R has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7645HX versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6226R — a 24.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7645HX (base: 4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7645HX uses the Dragon Range (Zen4) (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6226R uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7645HX scores 26,097 against the Xeon Gold 6226R's 26,278 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Gold 6226R. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7645HX vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6226R.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7645HX | Xeon Gold 6226R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 16 / 32+167% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+28% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+38% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+45% | 22 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 16 MB+1500% |
| Process | 5 nm-64% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Dragon Range (Zen4) (2023) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 26,097 | 26,278 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 13,985 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,588 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,717 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7645HX uses the FL1 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6226R uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7645HX | Xeon Gold 6226R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FL1 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 5 7645HX) / not specified (Xeon Gold 6226R). The Ryzen 5 7645HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon Gold 6226R requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7645HX targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7645HX rivals Core i5-13500HX.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7645HX | Xeon Gold 6226R |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 610M | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V (SVM) | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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