CPU
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Xeon Platinum 8180M
Ryzen 9 8945H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Platinum 8180M
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 8945H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8180M | Ryzen 9 8945H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8180M | Ryzen 9 8945H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Platinum 8180M and Ryzen 9 8945H
Xeon Platinum 8180M
The Xeon Platinum 8180M 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: 30,313 points. Launch price was $13,011.
Ryzen 9 8945H
The Ryzen 9 8945H 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. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 30,240 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8180M packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Ryzen 9 8945H offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8180M has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8180M versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 8945H — a 31.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 8945H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8180M uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 9 8945H uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8180M scores 30,313 against the Ryzen 9 8945H's 30,240 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8180M. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 25,000 vs 17,500 (35.3% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8180M). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,000 vs 2,617, a 89.4% lead for the Ryzen 9 8945H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 21,854 vs 12,662 (53.3% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8180M). L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8180M vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 9 8945H.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8180M | Ryzen 9 8945H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56+250% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 5.2 GHz+37% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 4 GHz+60% |
| L3 Cache | 38.5 MB (total)+141% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 8 MB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 30,313 | 30,240 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 25,000+43% | 17,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,000 | 2,617+162% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 21,854+73% | 12,662 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8180M uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 8945H uses FP7/FP7r2/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Xeon Platinum 8180M versus DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 9 8945H — the Ryzen 9 8945H supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8180M supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Platinum 8180M) vs 2 (Ryzen 9 8945H). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Platinum 8180M) vs 20 (Ryzen 9 8945H) — the Xeon Platinum 8180M offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C620 (Xeon Platinum 8180M) and FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 9 8945H).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8180M | Ryzen 9 8945H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FP7/FP7r2/FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-5600+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 GB+500% | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+140% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Platinum 8180M) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 8945H). The Ryzen 9 8945H includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon Platinum 8180M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8180M targets Mission Critical Datacenter, Ryzen 9 8945H targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8180M rivals EPYC 7551; Ryzen 9 8945H rivals Core i9-13900H.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8180M | Ryzen 9 8945H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 780M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Mission Critical Datacenter | Gaming |
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