Xeon Silver 4314
VS
Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

Xeon Silver 4314 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

Intel

Xeon Silver 4314

16 Cores32 Thrd135 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2021
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

8 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 Silver 4314

#86
Xeon Platinum 8260
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
104%
#97
Xeon Silver 4314
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
100%
#98
Xeon W-1350
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
100%
#99
Xeon W-1370P
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
100%
#106
Xeon Gold 6143
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

#97
Xeon Silver 4314
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
101%
#98
Xeon W-1350
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
101%
#99
Xeon W-1370P
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
101%
#102
Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#106
Xeon Gold 6143
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
100%
#115
Xeon W-1370
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
98%
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 ($395) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Silver 4314 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon Silver 4314Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($395)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm)
✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS ($0), 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 ($395 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon Silver 4314Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($395)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Silver 4314 and Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

Intel

Xeon Silver 4314

The Xeon Silver 4314 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 29,095 points. Launch price was $800.

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 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: 29,088 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Xeon Silver 4314 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Silver 4314 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4314 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS — a 40% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4314 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4314 scores 29,095 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS's 29,088 — a 0% lead for the Xeon Silver 4314. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4314 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS.

FeatureXeon Silver 4314Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
Cores / Threads
16 / 32+100%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
3.4 GHz
5.1 GHz+50%
Base Clock
2.4 GHz
3.8 GHz+58%
L3 Cache
24 MB (total)+50%
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
1 MB (per core)
Process
10 nm
4 nm-60%
Architecture
Ice Lake-SP (2021)
Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark
29,095
29,088
Cinebench R23 Multi
15,930
Geekbench 6 Single
2,332
Geekbench 6 Multi
11,037
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Silver 4314 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2667 on the Xeon Silver 4314 versus DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS — the Xeon Silver 4314 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Silver 4314 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 256 GB 184% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Silver 4314) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Silver 4314) vs 20 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) — the Xeon Silver 4314 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Silver 4314) and FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS).

FeatureXeon Silver 4314Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
Socket
LGA4189
FP7
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
2667+53240%
DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity
6144
256 GB+4368967%
RAM Channels
8+300%
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
64+220%
20
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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS 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 Silver 4314) vs AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon Silver 4314 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS targets Enterprise Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4314 rivals EPYC 7313; Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS rivals Core i7-13700H.

FeatureXeon Silver 4314Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
Integrated GPU
No
Yes
IGPU Model
None
Radeon 780M
Unlocked
No
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
AMD-V, SVM
Target Use
Enterprise Performance Laptop