Xeon W-3245 vs Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Xeon W-3245
Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3245
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3245 | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3245 | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,200) | ✅ 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-3245 and Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Xeon W-3245
The Xeon W-3245 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 31,089 points. Launch price was $1,999.
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 W-3245 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-3245 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3245 versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS (base: 3.2 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Xeon W-3245 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3245 scores 31,089 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS's 30,689 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon W-3245. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,000 vs 16,529 (8.5% advantage for the Xeon W-3245). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,353 vs 2,617, a 63.7% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,698 vs 13,098 (11.3% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS). L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon W-3245 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245 | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.2 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB+38% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+1500% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 31,089+1% | 30,689 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,000+9% | 16,529 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,353 | 2,617+93% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,698 | 13,098+12% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3245 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon W-3245 versus DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS — the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3245 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon W-3245) vs 2 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3245) vs 20 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) — the Xeon W-3245 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon W-3245) and FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS).
| Feature | Xeon W-3245 | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-5600+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+220% | 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 W-3245) vs AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS). The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon W-3245 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon W-3245 targets Professional Workstation, Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS targets Professional AI Business Laptop. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3245 rivals Threadripper 2950X; Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS rivals Core Ultra 9 185H.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245 | 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 | Professional Workstation | Professional AI Business Laptop |
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