Ryzen 9 9850HX vs Xeon Gold 6348
Ryzen 9 9850HX
Xeon Gold 6348
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 9850HX
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6348
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 9850HX | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,097) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Fire Range-HX (Zen 5) (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 9850HX | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,097) |
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 9850HX and Xeon Gold 6348
Ryzen 9 9850HX
The Ryzen 9 9850HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Fire Range-HX (Zen 5) (2025) 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 4 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 51,665 points. Launch price was $499.
Xeon Gold 6348
The Xeon Gold 6348 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 42 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 235 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 51,843 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 9850HX packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6348 offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Gold 6348 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 9850HX versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6348 — a 39.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 9850HX (base: 3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 9 9850HX uses the Fire Range-HX (Zen 5) (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6348 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 9850HX scores 51,665 against the Xeon Gold 6348's 51,843 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6348. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 9850HX vs 42 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6348.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 9850HX | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 28 / 56+133% |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+49% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+15% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+52% | 42 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-60% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Fire Range-HX (Zen 5) (2025) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 51,665 | 51,843 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 9850HX uses the FL1 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6348 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the Ryzen 9 9850HX versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6348 — the Ryzen 9 9850HX supports 54.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6348 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 192 — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 9 9850HX) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6348). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 9 9850HX) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6348) — the Xeon Gold 6348 offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FL1 (Ryzen 9 9850HX) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6348).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 9850HX | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FL1 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5600+75% | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 | 4096+2033% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 64+129% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 9850HX 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: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (Ryzen 9 9850HX) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6348). The Ryzen 9 9850HX includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon 610M), while the Xeon Gold 6348 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 9850HX rivals Core Ultra 7 255HX; Xeon Gold 6348 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 9850HX | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon 610M | None |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
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