Xeon 6357P vs Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Xeon 6357P
Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6357P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6357P | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6357P | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon 6357P and Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Xeon 6357P
The Xeon 6357P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 30,401 points. Launch price was $556.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon 6357P and Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon 6357P versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS — a 1.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS (base: 3 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Xeon 6357P uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6357P scores 30,401 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS's 30,689 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,000 vs 16,529 (8.5% advantage for the Xeon 6357P). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,784 vs 2,617, a 6.2% lead for the Xeon 6357P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,769 vs 13,098 (2.5% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon 6357P vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS.
| Feature | Xeon 6357P | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.2 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 4 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+50% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 30,401 | 30,689 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,000+9% | 16,529 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,784+6% | 2,617 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,769 | 13,098+3% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6357P uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Server chipsets (Xeon 6357P) and FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS).
| Feature | Xeon 6357P | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
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: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon 6357P) vs AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS). The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon 6357P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon 6357P targets Edge Server / Workstation, Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS targets Professional AI Business Laptop. Direct competitor: Xeon 6357P rivals Core i7-14700; Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS rivals Core Ultra 9 185H.
| Feature | Xeon 6357P | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 780M |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V, SVM |
| Target Use | Edge Server / Workstation | Professional AI Business Laptop |
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