Xeon Platinum 8352M vs Ryzen 9 7845HX
Xeon Platinum 8352M
Ryzen 9 7845HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8352M
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 7845HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8352M | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,471) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8352M | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,471) | ✅ 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 8352M and Ryzen 9 7845HX
Xeon Platinum 8352M
The Xeon Platinum 8352M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 44,406 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 9 7845HX
The Ryzen 9 7845HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 44,940 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8352M packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Ryzen 9 7845HX offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8352M has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8352M versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7845HX — a 39.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7845HX (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8352M uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 9 7845HX uses Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8352M scores 44,406 against the Ryzen 9 7845HX's 44,940 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 9 7845HX. L3 cache: 48 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8352M vs 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7845HX.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8352M | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+167% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 5.2 GHz+49% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3 GHz+30% |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 44,406 | 44,940+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 26,654 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,697 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 15,039 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8352M uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 7845HX uses FL1 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8352M versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 9 7845HX — the Xeon Platinum 8352M supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8352M supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 64 GB — 193.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Platinum 8352M) vs 2 (Ryzen 9 7845HX). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Platinum 8352M) vs 28 (Ryzen 9 7845HX) — the Xeon Platinum 8352M offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8352M) and FL1 (Ryzen 9 7845HX).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8352M | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | FL1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+63900% | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 64 GB+1638300% |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+129% | 28 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 7845HX 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 (Xeon Platinum 8352M) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 7845HX). The Ryzen 9 7845HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon Platinum 8352M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 7845HX targets High-end Gaming / Content Creation. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8352M rivals EPYC 7543; Ryzen 9 7845HX rivals Core i9-13900HX.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8352M | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | High-end Gaming / Content Creation |
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