Xeon w5-2445 vs Ryzen AI Max 385
Xeon w5-2445
Ryzen AI Max 385
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w5-2445
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w5-2445 | Ryzen AI Max 385 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w5-2445 | Ryzen AI Max 385 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 w5-2445 and Ryzen AI Max 385
Xeon w5-2445
The Xeon w5-2445 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 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): 175 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 32,213 points. Launch price was $839.
Ryzen AI Max 385
The Ryzen AI Max 385 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 32,274 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Xeon w5-2445 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max 385 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon w5-2445 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon w5-2445 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max 385 — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI Max 385 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon w5-2445 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen AI Max 385 uses Strix Halo (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w5-2445 scores 32,213 against the Ryzen AI Max 385's 32,274 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen AI Max 385. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,500 vs 16,500 (6.3% advantage for the Ryzen AI Max 385). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,822 vs 2,800, a 42.3% lead for the Ryzen AI Max 385 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,719 vs 14,000 (26.5% advantage for the Ryzen AI Max 385). L3 cache: 26.25 MB on the Xeon w5-2445 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max 385.
| Feature | Xeon w5-2445 | Ryzen AI Max 385 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+25% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 26.25 MB | 32 MB (total)+22% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Strix Halo (2025) |
| PassMark | 32,213 | 32,274 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,500 | 16,500+6% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,822 | 2,800+54% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,719 | 14,000+31% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w5-2445 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen AI Max 385 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Xeon w5-2445 supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 4-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon w5-2445) vs 20 (Ryzen AI Max 385) — the Xeon w5-2445 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon w5-2445) and Strix Halo platform (Ryzen AI Max 385).
| Feature | Xeon w5-2445 | Ryzen AI Max 385 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | FP11 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | LPDDR5x-8000 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB+1500% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+220% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen AI Max 385 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 w5-2445) vs AMD-V (Ryzen AI Max 385). The Ryzen AI Max 385 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 8050S), while the Xeon w5-2445 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon w5-2445 targets Professional Workstation, Ryzen AI Max 385 targets High-performance AI / Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Xeon w5-2445 rivals Threadripper 7945WX; Ryzen AI Max 385 rivals Core Ultra 9 285H.
| Feature | Xeon w5-2445 | Ryzen AI Max 385 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 8050S |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Professional Workstation | High-performance AI / Gaming Laptop |
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