Ryzen 7 8745HX
VS
Xeon Silver 4510

Ryzen 7 8745HX vs Xeon Silver 4510

AMD

Ryzen 7 8745HX

8 Cores16 Thrd55 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2025
VS
Intel

Xeon Silver 4510

12 Cores24 Thrd150 WWMax: 4.1 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 7 8745HX

#3
Ryzen 7 8745HX
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#10
Ryzen 7 260
MSRP: $199|Avg: $70
70%
#13
Ryzen 3 210
MSRP: $99|Avg: $99
65%
#14
Ryzen 5 PRO 230
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
64%
#15
Ryzen 5 220
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
61%
#18
Ryzen 5 8500G
MSRP: $179|Avg: $150
59%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4510

#169
Xeon E-2356G
MSRP: $311|Avg: $544
102%
#171
Xeon W-2140B
MSRP: $294|Avg: $99
101%
#176
Xeon 6325P
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
100%
#178
Xeon Silver 4510
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
100%
#179
Xeon W-3223
MSRP: $294|Avg: $294
99%
#182
EPYC Embedded 8224P
MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048
98%
#187
Xeon Gold 5520+
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764
97%
#188
EPYC 8124P
MSRP: $639|Avg: $639
97%
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 ($563) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Silver 4510 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen 7 8745HXXeon Silver 4510
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($563)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Dragon Range (2025) / 5 nm)
✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 8745HX ($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 ($563 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen 7 8745HXXeon Silver 4510
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($563)

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 7 8745HX and Xeon Silver 4510

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon Silver 4510

The Xeon Silver 4510 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 4400 MT/s (1 DPC &2DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 32,688 points. Launch price was $563.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 8745HX packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4510 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Silver 4510 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8745HX versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4510 — a 21.7% 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 Silver 4510 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 8745HX scores 32,620 against the Xeon Silver 4510's 32,688 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon Silver 4510. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,700 vs 1,600, a 51.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 8745HX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,500 vs 11,000 (20.4% advantage for the Ryzen 7 8745HX). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8745HX vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4510.

FeatureRyzen 7 8745HXXeon Silver 4510
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
12 / 24+50%
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz+24%
4.1 GHz
Base Clock
3.6 GHz+50%
2.4 GHz
L3 Cache
32 MB (total)+7%
30 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)+100%
Process
5 nm-29%
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Dragon Range (2025)
Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark
32,620
32,688
Cinebench R23 Multi
18,000
Geekbench 6 Single
2,700+69%
1,600
Geekbench 6 Multi
13,500+23%
11,000
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 8745HX uses the FL1 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Silver 4510 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 8745HX supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 8745HX) vs 8 (Xeon Silver 4510). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 7 8745HX) vs 80 (Xeon Silver 4510) — the Xeon Silver 4510 offers 52 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FL1 (Ryzen 7 8745HX) and FCLGA4677 (Xeon Silver 4510).

FeatureRyzen 7 8745HXXeon Silver 4510
Socket
FL1
LGA4677
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200
DDR5-4400
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
4 TB+6300%
RAM Channels
2
8+300%
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
28
80+186%
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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 Silver 4510). The Ryzen 7 8745HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon Silver 4510 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 8745HX targets High-end Gaming Laptop, Xeon Silver 4510 targets Server. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 8745HX rivals Core i7-14700HX; Xeon Silver 4510 rivals EPYC 8534P.

FeatureRyzen 7 8745HXXeon Silver 4510
Integrated GPU
Yes
No
IGPU Model
Radeon 610M
None
Unlocked
Yes
No
AVX-512
Yes
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
High-end Gaming Laptop
Server