Ryzen 5 7645HX
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Xeon w3-2435

Ryzen 5 7645HX vs Xeon w3-2435

AMD

Ryzen 5 7645HX

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 5 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Xeon w3-2435

8 Cores16 Thrd165 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2023

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7645HX

#10
Ryzen 7 260
MSRP: $199|Avg: $70
103%
#12
Ryzen 5 7645HX
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#13
Ryzen 3 210
MSRP: $99|Avg: $99
97%
#14
Ryzen 5 PRO 230
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
95%
#15
Ryzen 5 220
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
91%
#18
Ryzen 5 8500G
MSRP: $179|Avg: $150
87%
#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
79%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2435

#247
EPYC 7443P
MSRP: $1337|Avg: $1045
107%
#248
EPYC 4564P
MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517
107%
#249
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
MSRP: $1340|Avg: $1340
107%
#250
EPYC 7D12
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100
107%
#251
Xeon W-1390P
MSRP: $594|Avg: $450
106%
#253
Xeon W-2150B
MSRP: $499|Avg: $400
104%
#255
Xeon 6517P
MSRP: $1195|Avg: $1195
103%
#257
Xeon W-1290
MSRP: $498|Avg: $300
102%
#258
EPYC 9124
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $1083
102%
#260
EPYC 4584PX
MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517
100%
#261
Xeon w3-2435
MSRP: $669|Avg: $790
100%
#263
Xeon 6710E
MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344
99%
#264
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $180
98%
#266
EPYC 7C13
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
96%
#267
Xeon Gold 6336Y
MSRP: $3245|Avg: N/A
96%
#268
Xeon w5-2565X
MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389
95%
#269
Xeon Silver 4416+
MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176
94%
#270
Xeon E-2176G
MSRP: $367|Avg: $405
93%
#271
EPYC 7401
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450
93%
#274
EPYC 7313
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764
91%
#275
Xeon w5-2455X
MSRP: $1039|Avg: $1049
90%
#276
Xeon w3-2425
MSRP: $529|Avg: $529
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($790) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon w3-2435 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen 5 7645HXXeon w3-2435
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($790)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Dragon Range (Zen4) (2023) / 5 nm)
✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 7645HX ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($790 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen 5 7645HXXeon w3-2435
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($790)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 w3-2435

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon w3-2435

The Xeon w3-2435 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 26,504 points. Launch price was $669.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7645HX packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon w3-2435 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon w3-2435 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7645HX versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon w3-2435 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7645HX (base: 4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7645HX uses the Dragon Range (Zen4) (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon w3-2435 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7645HX scores 26,097 against the Xeon w3-2435's 26,504 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon w3-2435. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7645HX vs 22.5 MB on the Xeon w3-2435.

FeatureRyzen 5 7645HXXeon w3-2435
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock
5 GHz+11%
4.5 GHz
Base Clock
4 GHz+29%
3.1 GHz
L3 Cache
32 MB (total)+42%
22.5 MB
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)+100%
Process
5 nm-29%
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Dragon Range (Zen4) (2023)
Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark
26,097
26,504+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi
13,985
Geekbench 6 Single
2,588
Geekbench 6 Multi
11,717
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7645HX uses the FL1 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon w3-2435 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 7645HXXeon w3-2435
Socket
FL1
LGA4677
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0
PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
28
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 5 7645HX) / not specified (Xeon w3-2435). The Ryzen 5 7645HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon w3-2435 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7645HX targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7645HX rivals Core i5-13500HX.

FeatureRyzen 5 7645HXXeon w3-2435
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 610M
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V (SVM)
Target Use
Gaming