CPU
GPU
Ryzen 9 4900HS
Xeon Silver 4509Y
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 4900HS
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4509Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 4900HS | Xeon Silver 4509Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (Zen 2) (2020) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 4900HS | Xeon Silver 4509Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 4900HS and Xeon Silver 4509Y
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 Silver 4509Y
The Xeon Silver 4509Y 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 4400 MT/s (1 DPC &2DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 18,749 points. Launch price was $563.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 9 4900HS and Xeon Silver 4509Y share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 9 4900HS versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4509Y — a 4.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 4900HS (base: 3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 9 4900HS uses the Renoir (Zen 2) (2020) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4509Y uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 4900HS scores 18,793 against the Xeon Silver 4509Y's 18,749 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 9 4900HS. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 4900HS vs 22.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4509Y.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 4900HS | Xeon Silver 4509Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+5% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+15% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 22.5 MB (total)+181% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (Zen 2) (2020) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 18,793 | 18,749 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 4900HS uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4509Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 4900HS | Xeon Silver 4509Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR4-4266 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 9 4900HS) / not specified (Xeon Silver 4509Y). The Ryzen 9 4900HS includes integrated graphics (Vega 8), while the Xeon Silver 4509Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 4900HS targets Mobile High-End.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 4900HS | Xeon Silver 4509Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Vega 8 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Mobile High-End | — |
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