Ryzen 9 4900HS vs Xeon Gold 6244

CPU

GPU

Ryzen 9 4900HS

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2020

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Xeon Gold 6244

8 Cores16 Thrd150 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2019

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 9 4900HS

8 / 16

18,793

+1.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon Gold 6244

8 / 16

18,609

0.0%

Core i7-9750HF

Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 9 4900HS

2020

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 150W, a 115W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Vega 8, while Xeon Gold 6244 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6244 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 25 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Gold 6244, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 48 PCIe lanes.

Xeon Gold 6244

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +20.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+209.4% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 48 PCIe lanes vs 8.
✅500% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,609 vs 18,793).
❌328.6% higher power demand at 150W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 9 4900HS can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 9 4900HS

2020

Xeon Gold 6244

2019

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 150W, a 115W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Vega 8, while Xeon Gold 6244 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +20.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+209.4% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 48 PCIe lanes vs 8.
✅500% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6244 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 25 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Gold 6244, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 48 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,609 vs 18,793).
❌328.6% higher power demand at 150W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 9 4900HS can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 9 4900HS better than Xeon Gold 6244?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon Gold 6244 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 9 4900HS is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 9 4900HS is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 9 4900HS still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 9 4900HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1% better PassMark.

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

Ryzen 9 4900HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2019) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Ryzen 9 4900HS Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6244 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 9 4900HS	Xeon Gold 6244
1080p
low	173 FPS	210 FPS
medium	141 FPS	167 FPS
high	112 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	103 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	172 FPS
medium	119 FPS	134 FPS
high	95 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	84 FPS
medium	70 FPS	71 FPS
high	55 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 9 4900HS	Xeon Gold 6244
1080p
low	353 FPS	465 FPS
medium	293 FPS	423 FPS
high	258 FPS	361 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	325 FPS
1440p
low	303 FPS	446 FPS
medium	260 FPS	384 FPS
high	233 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	286 FPS
4K
low	246 FPS	290 FPS
medium	218 FPS	250 FPS
high	197 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	202 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 9 4900HS	Xeon Gold 6244
1080p
low	470 FPS	465 FPS
medium	470 FPS	465 FPS
high	470 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	465 FPS
1440p
low	470 FPS	465 FPS
medium	470 FPS	465 FPS
high	468 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	415 FPS	465 FPS
4K
low	461 FPS	465 FPS
medium	391 FPS	431 FPS
high	343 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	307 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 9 4900HS	Xeon Gold 6244
1080p
low	470 FPS	465 FPS
medium	470 FPS	465 FPS
high	470 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	465 FPS
1440p
low	470 FPS	465 FPS
medium	470 FPS	465 FPS
high	470 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	429 FPS	465 FPS
4K
low	458 FPS	465 FPS
medium	415 FPS	465 FPS
high	363 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	310 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 9 4900HS and Xeon Gold 6244

Ryzen 9 4900HS

The Ryzen 9 4900HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 March 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-4266. Passmark benchmark score: 18,793 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon Gold 6244

The Xeon Gold 6244 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 18,609 points. Launch price was $2,925.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 9 4900HS and Xeon Gold 6244 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 9 4900HS versus 4.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6244 — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6244 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 9 4900HS uses the Renoir (Zen 2) (2020) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6244 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 4900HS scores 18,793 against the Xeon Gold 6244's 18,609 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 9 4900HS. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 4900HS vs 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6244.

Feature	Ryzen 9 4900HS	Xeon Gold 6244
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.4 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.6 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	24.75 MB+209%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	8 MB+1500%
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Renoir (Zen 2) (2020)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	18,793	18,609

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 9 4900HS uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6244 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR4-4266 on the Ryzen 9 4900HS versus 2933 on the Xeon Gold 6244 — the Xeon Gold 6244 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6244 supports up to 1024 of RAM compared to 64 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 9 4900HS) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6244). PCIe lanes: 8 (Ryzen 9 4900HS) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6244) — the Xeon Gold 6244 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Ryzen 9 4900HS	Xeon Gold 6244
Socket	FP6	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR4-4266	2933+73225%
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+6553500%	1024
RAM Channels	2	6+200%
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	8	48+500%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6244 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 9 4900HS) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6244). The Ryzen 9 4900HS includes integrated graphics (Vega 8), while the Xeon Gold 6244 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 4900HS targets Mobile High-End. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6244 rivals EPYC 7262.