Xeon Platinum 8180 vs Core Ultra 5 245HX
Xeon Platinum 8180
Core Ultra 5 245HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8180
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 245HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8180 | Core Ultra 5 245HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,363) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-HX (2025) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8180 | Core Ultra 5 245HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,363) | ✅ 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 Platinum 8180 and Core Ultra 5 245HX
Xeon Platinum 8180
The Xeon Platinum 8180 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 38,259 points. Launch price was $10,009.
Core Ultra 5 245HX
The Core Ultra 5 245HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-HX (2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2114. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 39,605 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8180 packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 245HX offers 14 cores / 14 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8180 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8180 versus 5.1 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 245HX — a 29.2% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 245HX (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8180 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 245HX uses Arrow Lake-HX (2025) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8180 scores 38,259 against the Core Ultra 5 245HX's 39,605 — a 3.5% lead for the Core Ultra 5 245HX. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8180 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 245HX.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8180 | Core Ultra 5 245HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56+100% | 14 / 14 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 5.1 GHz+34% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.1 GHz+24% |
| L3 Cache | 38.5 MB (total)+60% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core)+200% |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm-79% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Arrow Lake-HX (2025) |
| PassMark | 38,259 | 39,605+4% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8180 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core Ultra 5 245HX uses FCBGA2114 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Xeon Platinum 8180 versus 6400 on the Core Ultra 5 245HX — the Core Ultra 5 245HX supports 199.8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8180 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 256 — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Platinum 8180) vs 2 (Core Ultra 5 245HX). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Platinum 8180) vs 24 (Core Ultra 5 245HX) — the Xeon Platinum 8180 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel C621 (Xeon Platinum 8180) and Arrow Lake-HX (Core Ultra 5 245HX).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8180 | Core Ultra 5 245HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FCBGA2114 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | 6400+159900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB+314572700% | 256 |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+100% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Platinum 8180) / VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 245HX). The Core Ultra 5 245HX includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Xe-LPG Graphics), while the Xeon Platinum 8180 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 5 245HX rivals Ryzen 7 8845HS.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8180 | Core Ultra 5 245HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel Arc Xe-LPG Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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