Ryzen 7 8845HS vs Xeon w3-2525
Ryzen 7 8845HS
Xeon w3-2525
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 8845HS | Xeon w3-2525 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($800) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 8845HS | Xeon w3-2525 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($800) |
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 w3-2525
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 w3-2525
The Xeon w3-2525 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 175 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 28,641 points. Launch price was $609.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 8845HS and Xeon w3-2525 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8845HS versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon w3-2525 — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8845HS (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 8845HS uses the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon w3-2525 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 8845HS scores 28,470 against the Xeon w3-2525's 28,641 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon w3-2525. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,500 vs 2,000, a 22.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 8845HS that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,250 vs 15,000 (20.2% advantage for the Xeon w3-2525). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8845HS vs 22.5 MB on the Xeon w3-2525.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 8845HS | Xeon w3-2525 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+13% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+9% | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 22.5 MB+41% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 28,470 | 28,641 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 17,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,500+25% | 2,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,250 | 15,000+22% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 8845HS uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w3-2525 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR5x-7500 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 8845HS supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 2 TB — 196.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 8845HS) vs 4 (Xeon w3-2525). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 7 8845HS) vs 64 (Xeon w3-2525) — the Xeon w3-2525 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen 7 8845HS) and W790 (Xeon w3-2525).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 8845HS | Xeon w3-2525 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5x-7500 | DDR5-4400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | 2 TB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 64+220% |
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 w3-2525). The Ryzen 7 8845HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon w3-2525 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 8845HS targets Gaming, Xeon w3-2525 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 8845HS rivals Core i7-13700H; Xeon w3-2525 rivals Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 8845HS | Xeon w3-2525 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Workstation |
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