Xeon w3-2535 vs Ryzen 7 8745HX

Xeon w3-2535

10 Cores20 Thrd185 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2024

Ryzen 7 8745HX

8 Cores16 Thrd55 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon w3-2535

10 / 20

33,367

+2.3%

32,620

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2535

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

108%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

107%

#225

Xeon W-1250

MSRP: $285|Avg: $333

106%

#226

EPYC 9135

MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95

105%

#227

Xeon E-2378

MSRP: $362|Avg: $562

104%

#228

Xeon w3-2525

MSRP: $609|Avg: $800

104%

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368

103%

#232

EPYC 7282

MSRP: $650|Avg: $199

103%

#233

Xeon w5-2545

MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100

102%

#234

Xeon W-1250P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

102%

#237

Xeon w3-2535

MSRP: $739|Avg: $800

100%

#239

EPYC 7313P

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

100%

#240

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $60

99%

#241

Xeon w5-2555X

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1145

99%

#242

Xeon E-2246G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $268

99%

#244

Xeon w3-2423

MSRP: $359|Avg: $300

97%

#245

EPYC 8434P

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $3137

97%

#247

EPYC 7443P

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $1045

94%

#248

EPYC 4564P

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

94%

#249

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

MSRP: $1340|Avg: $1340

94%

#250

EPYC 7D12

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

94%

#251

Xeon W-1390P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $450

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 8745HX

Ryzen 7 8745HX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

70%

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

65%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

64%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

61%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($800) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon w3-2535 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon w3-2535	Ryzen 7 8745HX
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($800)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Dragon Range (2025) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 8745HX ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($800 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon w3-2535	Ryzen 7 8745HX
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($800)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon w3-2535 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 8745HX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon w3-2535 and Ryzen 7 8745HX

Xeon w3-2535

The Xeon w3-2535 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 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 26.25 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 33,367 points. Launch price was $739.

Ryzen 7 8745HX

The Ryzen 7 8745HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 April 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Dragon Range (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 32,620 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Xeon w3-2535 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 8745HX offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon w3-2535 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon w3-2535 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8745HX — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8745HX (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon w3-2535 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 8745HX uses Dragon Range (2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w3-2535 scores 33,367 against the Ryzen 7 8745HX's 32,620 — a 2.3% lead for the Xeon w3-2535. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 17,500 vs 18,000 (2.8% advantage for the Ryzen 7 8745HX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,254 vs 2,700, a 18% lead for the Ryzen 7 8745HX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,400 vs 13,500 (8.5% advantage for the Ryzen 7 8745HX). L3 cache: 26.25 MB on the Xeon w3-2535 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8745HX.

Feature	Xeon w3-2535	Ryzen 7 8745HX
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5.1 GHz+11%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	26.25 MB	32 MB (total)+22%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)	Dragon Range (2025)
PassMark	33,367+2%	32,620
Cinebench R23 Multi	17,500	18,000+3%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,254	2,700+20%
Geekbench 6 Multi	12,400	13,500+9%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon w3-2535 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 8745HX uses FL1 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4400 memory speed. The Xeon w3-2535 supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon w3-2535) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 8745HX). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon w3-2535) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 8745HX) — the Xeon w3-2535 offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon w3-2535) and FL1 (Ryzen 7 8745HX).

Feature	Xeon w3-2535	Ryzen 7 8745HX
Socket	LGA4677	FL1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4400	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	2048 GB+3100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	64+129%	28

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 8745HX 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 w3-2535) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 8745HX). The Ryzen 7 8745HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon w3-2535 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon w3-2535 targets Workstation, Ryzen 7 8745HX targets High-end Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Xeon w3-2535 rivals EPYC 7313; Ryzen 7 8745HX rivals Core i7-14700HX.