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Xeon w3-2525
Ryzen 7 8845HS
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 w3-2525
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w3-2525 | Ryzen 7 8845HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($800) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w3-2525 | Ryzen 7 8845HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($800) | ✅ 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 w3-2525 and Ryzen 7 8845HS
Xeon w3-2525
The Xeon w3-2525 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 175 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 28,641 points. Launch price was $609.
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
Both the Xeon w3-2525 and Ryzen 7 8845HS share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon w3-2525 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8845HS — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8845HS (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon w3-2525 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 8845HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w3-2525 scores 28,641 against the Ryzen 7 8845HS's 28,470 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon w3-2525. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,000 vs 2,500, a 22.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 8845HS that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,000 vs 12,250 (20.2% advantage for the Xeon w3-2525). L3 cache: 22.5 MB on the Xeon w3-2525 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8845HS.
| Feature | Xeon w3-2525 | Ryzen 7 8845HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.1 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 22.5 MB+41% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 28,641 | 28,470 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 17,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,000 | 2,500+25% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,000+22% | 12,250 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w3-2525 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 8845HS uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4400 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 8845HS supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 2 TB — 196.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon w3-2525) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 8845HS). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon w3-2525) vs 20 (Ryzen 7 8845HS) — the Xeon w3-2525 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon w3-2525) and SoC (Ryzen 7 8845HS).
| Feature | Xeon w3-2525 | Ryzen 7 8845HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4400 | LPDDR5x-7500 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 TB+700% | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+220% | 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 w3-2525) vs AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 8845HS). The Ryzen 7 8845HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon w3-2525 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon w3-2525 targets Workstation, Ryzen 7 8845HS targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon w3-2525 rivals Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX; Ryzen 7 8845HS rivals Core i7-13700H.
| Feature | Xeon w3-2525 | Ryzen 7 8845HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | 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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