Ryzen 7 8745HX vs Xeon Gold 6240R

CPU

GPU

Ryzen 7 8745HX

8 Cores16 Thrd55 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2025

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Xeon Gold 6240R

24 Cores48 Thrd165 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

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Ryzen 7 8745HX vs Xeon Gold 6240R Performance Spectrum

Ryzen 7 8745HX

8 / 16

32,620

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

Xeon Gold 6240R

24 / 48

33,353

+2.2%

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Ryzen 7 8745HX vs Xeon Gold 6240R FPS Benchmarks

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Ryzen 7 8745HX vs Xeon Gold 6240R: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Ryzen 7 8745HX

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 55W instead of 165W, a 110W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FL1 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 610M, while Xeon Gold 6240R needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Xeon Gold 6240R.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (18,000 vs 22,500).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Gold 6240R, which brings 24 cores / 48 threads and 48 PCIe lanes.

Xeon Gold 6240R

2020

Why buy it

✅+25% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 24 cores / 48 threads, plus 48 PCIe lanes vs 28.
✅71.4% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 8745HX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $2,444 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 8745HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌200% higher power demand at 165W vs 55W.
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 8745HX moves to FL1 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 8745HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 8745HX better than Xeon Gold 6240R?

Not really, because they are built for different jobs. Xeon Gold 6240R makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 8745HX is the more practical desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and everyday use.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6240R is the stronger fit. You are getting 25% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 8745HX is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon Gold 6240R is easier to justify if budget matters more than peak performance. Ryzen 7 8745HX comes in at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $2,444 MSRP, and it still gives you a 18.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Xeon Gold 6240R is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 25% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. Xeon Gold 6240R is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (13.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it can still make sense for tighter-budget builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 7 8745HX makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2020) and a healthier platform with FL1 and DDR5 instead of LGA3647. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

Ryzen 7 8745HX vs Xeon Gold 6240R Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Ryzen 7 8745HX

The Ryzen 7 8745HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 April 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Dragon Range (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 32,620 points. Launch price was $499.

Xeon Gold 6240R

The Xeon Gold 6240R 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 33,353 points. Launch price was $2,200.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 8745HX packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6240R offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6240R has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8745HX versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6240R — a 24.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8745HX (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 8745HX uses the Dragon Range (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6240R uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 8745HX scores 32,620 against the Xeon Gold 6240R's 33,353 — a 2.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6240R. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,000 vs 22,500 (22.2% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6240R). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,700 vs 1,212, a 76.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 8745HX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,500 vs 17,218 (24.2% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6240R). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8745HX vs 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6240R.

Feature	Ryzen 7 8745HX	Xeon Gold 6240R
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	24 / 48+200%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+27%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+50%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	35.75 MB+12%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	24 MB+2300%
Process	5 nm-64%	14 nm
Architecture	Dragon Range (2025)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	32,620	33,353+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	18,000	22,500+25%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,700+123%	1,212
Geekbench 6 Multi	13,500	17,218+28%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 8745HX uses the FL1 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6240R uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 8745HX versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 6240R — the Ryzen 7 8745HX supports 77.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6240R supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 1500% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 8745HX) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6240R). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 7 8745HX) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6240R) — the Xeon Gold 6240R offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FL1 (Ryzen 7 8745HX) and C621,Lewisburg (Xeon Gold 6240R).

Feature	Ryzen 7 8745HX	Xeon Gold 6240R
Socket	FL1	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200+77%	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	1024 GB+1500%
RAM Channels	2	6+200%
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	48+71%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 8745HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 8745HX) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6240R). The Ryzen 7 8745HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon Gold 6240R requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 8745HX targets High-end Gaming Laptop, Xeon Gold 6240R targets Server / High-load computing. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 8745HX rivals Core i7-14700HX; Xeon Gold 6240R rivals EPYC 7402.

Feature	Ryzen 7 8745HX	Xeon Gold 6240R
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon 610M	—
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	High-end Gaming Laptop	Server / High-load computing