Xeon W-2191B vs Ryzen 7 8845HS
Xeon W-2191B
Ryzen 7 8845HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2191B | Ryzen 7 8845HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2191B | Ryzen 7 8845HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ 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 W-2191B and Ryzen 7 8845HS
Xeon W-2191B
The Xeon W-2191B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 28,362 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 7 8845HS
The Ryzen 7 8845HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (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 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: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 28,470 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2191B packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen 7 8845HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-2191B has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2191B versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8845HS — a 17% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8845HS (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon W-2191B uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 8845HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2191B scores 28,362 against the Ryzen 7 8845HS's 28,470 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 8845HS. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2191B vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8845HS.
| Feature | Xeon W-2191B | Ryzen 7 8845HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36+125% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.1 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.8 GHz+65% |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB (total)+55% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 28,362 | 28,470 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 17,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 12,250 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2191B uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 8845HS uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Xeon W-2191B versus LPDDR5x-7500 on the Ryzen 7 8845HS — the Ryzen 7 8845HS supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-2191B supports up to 512 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon W-2191B) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 8845HS). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon W-2191B) vs 20 (Ryzen 7 8845HS) — the Xeon W-2191B offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon W-2191B | Ryzen 7 8845HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | LPDDR5x-7500+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+140% | 20 |
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 (Xeon W-2191B) vs AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 8845HS). The Ryzen 7 8845HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon W-2191B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon W-2191B targets Workstation, Ryzen 7 8845HS targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 8845HS rivals Core i7-13700H.
| Feature | Xeon W-2191B | Ryzen 7 8845HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 780M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V (SVM) |
| Target Use | Workstation | Gaming |
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