Xeon Gold 6148 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
Xeon Gold 6148
Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6148
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6148 | Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($290) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6148 | Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($290) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 6148 and Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
Xeon Gold 6148
The Xeon Gold 6148 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 29,021 points. Launch price was $3,072.
Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 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: 29,088 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6148 packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6148 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6148 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6148 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6148 scores 29,021 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS's 29,088 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,500 vs 15,930 (14.9% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6148). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,254 vs 2,332, a 60.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,445 vs 11,037 (15.5% advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS). L3 cache: 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6148 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6148 | Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40+150% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 5.1 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+58% |
| L3 Cache | 27.5 MB+72% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 20 MB+1900% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Hawk Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 29,021 | 29,088 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500+16% | 15,930 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,254 | 2,332+86% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,445 | 11,037+17% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6148 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Xeon Gold 6148 versus DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS — the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6148 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6148) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6148) vs 20 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) — the Xeon Gold 6148 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C620 (Xeon Gold 6148) and FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6148 | Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-5600+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB+200% | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+140% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS 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 6148) vs AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon Gold 6148 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6148 targets Legacy Enterprise Workloads, Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS targets Enterprise Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6148 rivals EPYC 7401; Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS rivals Core i7-13700H.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6148 | Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Legacy Enterprise Workloads | Enterprise Performance Laptop |
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