CPU
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Ryzen 5 8645HS
Xeon Gold 6132
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 8645HS
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6132
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 8645HS | Xeon Gold 6132 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 8645HS | Xeon Gold 6132 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8645HS and Xeon Gold 6132
Ryzen 5 8645HS
The Ryzen 5 8645HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,257 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon Gold 6132
The Xeon Gold 6132 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. L2 cache: 14 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 22,244 points. Launch price was $2,111.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 8645HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6132 offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon Gold 6132 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8645HS versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6132 — a 29.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8645HS (base: 4.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 8645HS uses the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6132 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8645HS scores 22,257 against the Xeon Gold 6132's 22,244 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 8645HS. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8645HS vs 19.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6132.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8645HS | Xeon Gold 6132 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 14 / 28+133% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+35% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.3 GHz+65% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 19.25 MB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 14 MB+1300% |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 22,257 | 22,244 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 13,316 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,574 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,675 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 8645HS uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6132 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5x-7500 on the Ryzen 5 8645HS versus 2666 on the Xeon Gold 6132 — the Xeon Gold 6132 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6132 supports up to 768 of RAM compared to 256 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 5 8645HS) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6132). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 5 8645HS) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6132) — the Xeon Gold 6132 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen 5 8645HS) and C621 (Xeon Gold 6132).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8645HS | Xeon Gold 6132 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5x-7500 | 2666+53220% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+34952433% | 768 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 6+200% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 48+140% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 5 8645HS) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6132). The Ryzen 5 8645HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 760M), while the Xeon Gold 6132 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 8645HS targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 8645HS rivals Core i5-13500H.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8645HS | Xeon Gold 6132 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 760M | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V (SVM) | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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