CPU
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Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Xeon Silver 4514Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 PRO 8945HS
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4514Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO 8945HS and Xeon Silver 4514Y
Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 30,689 points. Launch price was $499.
Xeon Silver 4514Y
The Xeon Silver 4514Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 30,621 points. Launch price was $780.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4514Y offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Silver 4514Y has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4514Y — a 41.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS (base: 4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4514Y uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS scores 30,689 against the Xeon Silver 4514Y's 30,621 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,529 vs 22,000 (28.4% advantage for the Xeon Silver 4514Y). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,617 vs 2,100, a 21.9% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,098 vs 14,000 (6.7% advantage for the Xeon Silver 4514Y). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4514Y.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 32+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+53% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+100% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 30 MB (total)+88% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 30,689 | 30,621 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,529 | 22,000+33% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,617+25% | 2,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,098 | 14,000+7% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Silver 4514Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Xeon Silver 4514Y supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) vs 8 (Xeon Silver 4514Y). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) vs 80 (Xeon Silver 4514Y) — the Xeon Silver 4514Y offers 60 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) and C741 (Xeon Silver 4514Y).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | 4096 GB+1500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 80+300% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS 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, SVM (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Silver 4514Y). The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon Silver 4514Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS targets Professional AI Business Laptop, Xeon Silver 4514Y targets Mainstream Server / Virtualization. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS rivals Core Ultra 9 185H; Xeon Silver 4514Y rivals EPYC 8212.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Xeon Silver 4514Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Professional AI Business Laptop | Mainstream Server / Virtualization |
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