CPU
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Xeon W-2245
Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340
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 W-2245
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2245 | Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Krackan Point (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2245 | Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W-2245 and Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340
Xeon W-2245
The Xeon W-2245 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 19,422 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340
The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Krackan Point (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,469 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2245 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-2245 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-2245 versus 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (base: 3.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is built on the Krackan Point (2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2245 scores 19,422 against the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340's 19,469 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340. L3 cache: 16.5 MB on the Xeon W-2245 vs 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340.
| Feature | Xeon W-2245 | Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+95% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16.5 MB+106% | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | — | Krackan Point (2025) |
| PassMark | 19,422 | 19,469 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2245 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2245 | Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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