Xeon Platinum 8260 vs Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Xeon Platinum 8260
Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8260
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8260 | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8260 | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ 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 8260 and Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Xeon Platinum 8260
The Xeon Platinum 8260 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,720 points. Launch price was $4,702.
Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (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: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 30,689 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8260 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8260 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8260 versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS (base: 2.4 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8260 uses the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8260 scores 30,720 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS's 30,689 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8260. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,500 vs 16,529 (11.3% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8260). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,190 vs 2,617, a 75% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,946 vs 13,098 (61.4% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS). L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8260 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8260 | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+200% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.2 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 4 GHz+67% |
| L3 Cache | 35.75 MB (total)+123% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake-SP (2018) | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 30,720 | 30,689 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500+12% | 16,529 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,190 | 2,617+120% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,946 | 13,098+89% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8260 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Platinum 8260 versus DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS — the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8260 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Platinum 8260) vs 2 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Platinum 8260) vs 20 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) — the Xeon Platinum 8260 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621,Lewisburg (Xeon Platinum 8260) and FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8260 | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-5600+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+140% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 PRO 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, EPT (Xeon Platinum 8260) vs AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS). The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon Platinum 8260 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8260 targets Server / Workstation, Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS targets Professional AI Business Laptop. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8260 rivals Xeon Gold 6248R; Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS rivals Core Ultra 9 185H.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8260 | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Server / Workstation | Professional AI Business Laptop |
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