CPU
GPU
Xeon Gold 6244
Ryzen 9 4900HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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 Xeon Gold 6244
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 4900HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6244 | Ryzen 9 4900HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 (Renoir (Zen 2) (2020) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6244 | Ryzen 9 4900HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6244 and Ryzen 9 4900HS
Xeon Gold 6244
The Xeon Gold 6244 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 18,609 points. Launch price was $2,925.
Ryzen 9 4900HS
The Ryzen 9 4900HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 March 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-4266. Passmark benchmark score: 18,793 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Gold 6244 and Ryzen 9 4900HS share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6244 versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 9 4900HS — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6244 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6244 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 9 4900HS uses Renoir (Zen 2) (2020) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6244 scores 18,609 against the Ryzen 9 4900HS's 18,793 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 9 4900HS. L3 cache: 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6244 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 4900HS.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6244 | Ryzen 9 4900HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+2% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+20% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB+209% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+1500% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Renoir (Zen 2) (2020) |
| PassMark | 18,609 | 18,793 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6244 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 4900HS uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2933 on the Xeon Gold 6244 versus LPDDR4-4266 on the Ryzen 9 4900HS — the Xeon Gold 6244 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6244 supports up to 1024 of RAM compared to 64 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6244) vs 2 (Ryzen 9 4900HS). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6244) vs 8 (Ryzen 9 4900HS) — the Xeon Gold 6244 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6244 | Ryzen 9 4900HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2933+73225% | LPDDR4-4266 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 | 64 GB+6553500% |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+500% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6244 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6244) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 4900HS). The Ryzen 9 4900HS includes integrated graphics (Vega 8), while the Xeon Gold 6244 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 4900HS targets Mobile High-End. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6244 rivals EPYC 7262.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6244 | Ryzen 9 4900HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Vega 8 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Mobile High-End |
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