CPU
GPU
Xeon Silver 4514Y
Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
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 Silver 4514Y
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4514Y | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4514Y | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Silver 4514Y and Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Xeon Silver 4514Y
The Xeon Silver 4514Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 30,621 points. Launch price was $780.
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 Silver 4514Y packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Silver 4514Y has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4514Y versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS — a 41.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS (base: 2 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4514Y uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4514Y scores 30,621 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS's 30,689 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 22,000 vs 16,529 (28.4% advantage for the Xeon Silver 4514Y). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,100 vs 2,617, a 21.9% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,000 vs 13,098 (6.7% advantage for the Xeon Silver 4514Y). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4514Y vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4514Y | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 5.2 GHz+53% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 4 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+88% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 30,621 | 30,689 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 22,000+33% | 16,529 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,100 | 2,617+25% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,000+7% | 13,098 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4514Y uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4400 memory speed. The Xeon Silver 4514Y supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Silver 4514Y) vs 2 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Silver 4514Y) vs 20 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) — the Xeon Silver 4514Y offers 60 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Silver 4514Y) and FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS).
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4514Y | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4400 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+1500% | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80+300% | 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 Silver 4514Y) vs AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS). The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon Silver 4514Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Silver 4514Y targets Mainstream Server / Virtualization, Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS targets Professional AI Business Laptop. Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4514Y rivals EPYC 8212; Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS rivals Core Ultra 9 185H.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4514Y | 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 | Mainstream Server / Virtualization | Professional AI Business Laptop |
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