Ryzen 7 8845HS vs Xeon Platinum 8160
Ryzen 7 8845HS
Xeon Platinum 8160
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8160
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 8845HS | Xeon Platinum 8160 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| 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 7 8845HS | Xeon Platinum 8160 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 8845HS and Xeon Platinum 8160
Ryzen 7 8845HS
The Ryzen 7 8845HS 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 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: 28,470 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon Platinum 8160
The Xeon Platinum 8160 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 28,989 points. Launch price was $4,702.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 8845HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8160 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8160 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8845HS versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8160 — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8845HS (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 8845HS uses the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8160 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 8845HS scores 28,470 against the Xeon Platinum 8160's 28,989 — a 1.8% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8160. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8845HS vs 33 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8160.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 8845HS | Xeon Platinum 8160 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 24 / 48+200% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+38% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+81% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 33 MB+106% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 24 MB+2300% |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 28,470 | 28,989+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 17,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,250 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 8845HS uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8160 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5x-7500 on the Ryzen 7 8845HS versus 2666 on the Xeon Platinum 8160 — the Xeon Platinum 8160 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8160 supports up to 768 of RAM compared to 256 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 8845HS) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8160). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 7 8845HS) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8160) — the Xeon Platinum 8160 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen 7 8845HS) and C621 (Xeon Platinum 8160).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 8845HS | Xeon Platinum 8160 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 8845HS) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8160). The Ryzen 7 8845HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon Platinum 8160 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 8845HS targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 8845HS rivals Core i7-13700H; Xeon Platinum 8160 rivals EPYC 7451.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 8845HS | Xeon Platinum 8160 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V (SVM) | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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