Ryzen 9 8945HX vs Xeon w7-3455
Ryzen 9 8945HX
Xeon w7-3455
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 8945HX
Performance Per Dollar Xeon w7-3455
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 8945HX | Xeon w7-3455 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,625) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range (2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 8945HX | Xeon w7-3455 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,625) |
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 8945HX and Xeon w7-3455
Ryzen 9 8945HX
The Ryzen 9 8945HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2025-04-01. It is based on the Dragon Range (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 53,211 points. Launch price was $700.
Xeon w7-3455
The Xeon w7-3455 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 67.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 54,925 points. Launch price was $2,489.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 8945HX packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon w7-3455 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon w7-3455 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen 9 8945HX versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w7-3455 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 8945HX (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 9 8945HX uses the Dragon Range (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon w7-3455 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 8945HX scores 53,211 against the Xeon w7-3455's 54,925 — a 3.2% lead for the Xeon w7-3455. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 8945HX vs 67.5 MB on the Xeon w7-3455.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8945HX | Xeon w7-3455 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 24 / 48+50% |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+13% | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total) | 67.5 MB+5% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 5 nm-29% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Dragon Range (2025) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 53,211 | 54,925+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,898 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 8945HX uses the FL1 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon w7-3455 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the Ryzen 9 8945HX versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon w7-3455 — the Ryzen 9 8945HX supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon w7-3455 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 96 — 190.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 9 8945HX) vs 8 (Xeon w7-3455). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 9 8945HX) vs 112 (Xeon w7-3455) — the Xeon w7-3455 offers 84 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FL1 (Ryzen 9 8945HX) and Intel W790 (Xeon w7-3455).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8945HX | Xeon w7-3455 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FL1 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5600+111900% | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 96 | 4096 GB+4473924167% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 112+300% |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (Ryzen 9 8945HX) vs true (Xeon w7-3455). The Ryzen 9 8945HX includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon 610M), while the Xeon w7-3455 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 8945HX rivals Core Ultra 9 275HX; Xeon w7-3455 rivals Threadripper PRO 7965WX.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8945HX | Xeon w7-3455 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon 610M | None |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V | true |
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