Xeon Platinum 8268 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

Xeon Platinum 8268

24 Cores48 Thrd205 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2019

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon Platinum 8268

24 / 48

35,081

+0.7%

34,827

0.0%

Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340

Ryzen 9 5980HX

Ryzen 5 7600

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

Ryzen 9 8940HX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8268

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

143%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

111%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

110%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

101%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

100%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

138%

#59

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

MSRP: $409|Avg: $450

131%

#60

Xeon Platinum 8571N

MSRP: $599|Avg: $418

131%

#61

Xeon Platinum 8270

MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A

131%

#62

EPYC 4464P

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

126%

#63

EPYC 4345P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

126%

#64

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

123%

#65

EPYC 4364P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $334

117%

#66

EPYC 4585PX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $826

116%

#67

EPYC 4545P

MSRP: $549|Avg: $595

114%

#71

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

MSRP: $400|Avg: $343

100%

#73

EPYC 4484PX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

97%

#86

Xeon Platinum 8260

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($6,302) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Platinum 8268 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon Platinum 8268	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($6,302)	✅ More affordable ($343)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 ($343), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($5,959 less, 95% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon Platinum 8268	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1724%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($6,302)	✅ More affordable ($343)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Platinum 8268 and Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

Xeon Platinum 8268

The Xeon Platinum 8268 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 2.9 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): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 35,081 points. Launch price was $6,302.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,827 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Platinum 8268 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8268 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8268 versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 — a 30.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8268 uses the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8268 scores 35,081 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745's 34,827 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8268. L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8268 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745.

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8268	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Cores / Threads	24 / 48+200%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	5.3 GHz+36%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.8 GHz+31%
L3 Cache	35.75 MB (total)+12%	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	5 nm-64%
Architecture	Cascade Lake-SP (2018)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	35,081	34,827
Cinebench R23 Multi	24,500	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,394	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	12,046	—

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Platinum 8268 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Platinum 8268 versus 5200 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 — the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8268 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 128 — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Platinum 8268) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Platinum 8268) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745) — the Xeon Platinum 8268 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621,Lewisburg (Xeon Platinum 8268) and AM5 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745).

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8268	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Socket	LGA3647	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	5200+129900%
Max RAM Capacity	1024 GB+838860700%	128
RAM Channels	6+200%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	48+100%	24

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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 8268) vs AMD-V, IOMMU (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745). The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon Platinum 8268 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8268 targets High-end Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8268 rivals EPYC 7452; Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 rivals Core i7-13700.