Xeon Gold 5318Y vs Ryzen 7 8745HX
Xeon Gold 5318Y
Ryzen 7 8745HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5318Y
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 8745HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5318Y | Ryzen 7 8745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range (2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5318Y | Ryzen 7 8745HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gold 5318Y and Ryzen 7 8745HX
Xeon Gold 5318Y
The Xeon Gold 5318Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 33,139 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 7 8745HX
The Ryzen 7 8745HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 April 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Dragon Range (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 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: 32,620 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5318Y packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Ryzen 7 8745HX offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 5318Y has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5318Y versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8745HX — a 40% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8745HX (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5318Y uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 8745HX uses Dragon Range (2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5318Y scores 33,139 against the Ryzen 7 8745HX's 32,620 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 5318Y. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 28,500 vs 18,000 (45.2% advantage for the Xeon Gold 5318Y). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,251 vs 2,700, a 73.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 8745HX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 21,846 vs 13,500 (47.2% advantage for the Xeon Gold 5318Y). L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5318Y vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8745HX.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5318Y | Ryzen 7 8745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+200% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 5.1 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz+71% |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB (total)+13% | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 5 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Dragon Range (2025) |
| PassMark | 33,139+2% | 32,620 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 28,500+58% | 18,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,251 | 2,700+116% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 21,846+62% | 13,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5318Y uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 8745HX uses FL1 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 5318Y versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 8745HX — the Ryzen 7 8745HX supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 5318Y supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 195.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 5318Y) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 8745HX). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Gold 5318Y) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 8745HX) — the Xeon Gold 5318Y offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A,Ice Lake-SP (Xeon Gold 5318Y) and FL1 (Ryzen 7 8745HX).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5318Y | Ryzen 7 8745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | FL1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-5200+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 GB+9500% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+129% | 28 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 7 8745HX 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 Gold 5318Y) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 8745HX). The Ryzen 7 8745HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon Gold 5318Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 5318Y targets Server / Virtualization, Ryzen 7 8745HX targets High-end Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5318Y rivals Xeon Silver 4316; Ryzen 7 8745HX rivals Core i7-14700HX.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5318Y | Ryzen 7 8745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Server / Virtualization | High-end Gaming Laptop |
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