Ryzen 9 7845HX vs Xeon Platinum 8352M
Ryzen 9 7845HX
Xeon Platinum 8352M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 7845HX
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8352M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 7845HX | Xeon Platinum 8352M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,471) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 7845HX | Xeon Platinum 8352M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,471) |
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 7845HX and Xeon Platinum 8352M
Ryzen 9 7845HX
The Ryzen 9 7845HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 44,940 points. Launch price was $499.
Xeon Platinum 8352M
The Xeon Platinum 8352M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 44,406 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 7845HX packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8352M offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8352M has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7845HX versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8352M — a 39.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7845HX (base: 3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 9 7845HX uses the Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8352M uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 44,940 against the Xeon Platinum 8352M's 44,406 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 9 7845HX. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7845HX vs 48 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8352M.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7845HX | Xeon Platinum 8352M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 32 / 64+167% |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+49% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+30% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+33% | 48 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm-50% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 44,940+1% | 44,406 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 26,654 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,697 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,039 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 7845HX uses the FL1 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8352M uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 9 7845HX versus 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8352M — the Xeon Platinum 8352M supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8352M supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 64 GB — 193.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 9 7845HX) vs 8 (Xeon Platinum 8352M). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 9 7845HX) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8352M) — the Xeon Platinum 8352M offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FL1 (Ryzen 9 7845HX) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8352M).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7845HX | Xeon Platinum 8352M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FL1 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | 3200+63900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+1638300% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 64+129% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 7845HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 9 7845HX) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8352M). The Ryzen 9 7845HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon Platinum 8352M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 7845HX targets High-end Gaming / Content Creation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 7845HX rivals Core i9-13900HX; Xeon Platinum 8352M rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7845HX | Xeon Platinum 8352M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 610M | None |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | High-end Gaming / Content Creation | — |
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