Xeon Gold 6238 vs Ryzen 9 8945HS
Xeon Gold 6238
Ryzen 9 8945HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6238
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6238 | Ryzen 9 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6238 | Ryzen 9 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 Gold 6238 and Ryzen 9 8945HS
Xeon Gold 6238
The Xeon Gold 6238 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 30.25 MB. L2 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 29,118 points. Launch price was $2,612.
Ryzen 9 8945HS
The Ryzen 9 8945HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (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: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 29,584 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6238 packs 22 cores / 44 threads, while the Ryzen 9 8945HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6238 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6238 versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 8945HS — a 33.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 8945HS (base: 2.1 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6238 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 9 8945HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6238 scores 29,118 against the Ryzen 9 8945HS's 29,584 — a 1.6% lead for the Ryzen 9 8945HS. L3 cache: 30.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6238 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 8945HS.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6238 | Ryzen 9 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 22 / 44+175% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 5.2 GHz+41% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 4 GHz+90% |
| L3 Cache | 30.25 MB+89% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 22 MB+2100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 29,118 | 29,584+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 17,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,686 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 13,283 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6238 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 8945HS uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2933 on the Xeon Gold 6238 versus LPDDR5x-7500, DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 9 8945HS — the Xeon Gold 6238 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6238 supports up to 1024 of RAM compared to 256 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6238) vs 2 (Ryzen 9 8945HS). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6238) vs 20 (Ryzen 9 8945HS) — the Xeon Gold 6238 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Gold 6238) and FP7,FP8 (Ryzen 9 8945HS).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6238 | Ryzen 9 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2933+58560% | LPDDR5x-7500, DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 | 256 GB+26214300% |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+140% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 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 (Xeon Gold 6238) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 8945HS). The Ryzen 9 8945HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon Gold 6238 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 8945HS targets Premium Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6238 rivals EPYC 7402; Ryzen 9 8945HS rivals Core Ultra 9 185H.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6238 | Ryzen 9 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon 780M |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Premium Performance Laptop |
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