Ryzen 7 8845HS vs Xeon W-2191B
Ryzen 7 8845HS
Xeon W-2191B
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 8845HS | Xeon W-2191B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) |
| 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 W-2191B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) |
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 W-2191B
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 W-2191B
The Xeon W-2191B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 28,362 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 8845HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-2191B offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon W-2191B has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8845HS versus 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2191B — a 17% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8845HS (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 8845HS uses the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon W-2191B uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 8845HS scores 28,470 against the Xeon W-2191B's 28,362 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 8845HS. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8845HS vs 24.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2191B.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 8845HS | Xeon W-2191B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 18 / 36+125% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+19% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+65% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 24.75 MB (total)+55% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 28,470 | 28,362 |
| 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 W-2191B uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5x-7500 on the Ryzen 7 8845HS versus DDR4-2666 on the Xeon W-2191B — the Ryzen 7 8845HS supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-2191B supports up to 512 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 8845HS) vs 4 (Xeon W-2191B). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 7 8845HS) vs 48 (Xeon W-2191B) — the Xeon W-2191B offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 8845HS | Xeon W-2191B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5x-7500+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| 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 W-2191B). The Ryzen 7 8845HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon W-2191B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 8845HS targets Gaming, Xeon W-2191B targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 8845HS rivals Core i7-13700H.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 8845HS | Xeon W-2191B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V (SVM) | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Gaming | Workstation |
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