Xeon w5-2465X vs Ryzen 9 7845HX
Xeon w5-2465X
Ryzen 9 7845HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w5-2465X
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 7845HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w5-2465X | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,499) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w5-2465X | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,499) | ✅ 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 w5-2465X and Ryzen 9 7845HX
Xeon w5-2465X
The Xeon w5-2465X 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 33.75 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 45,240 points. Launch price was $1,389.
Ryzen 9 7845HX
The Ryzen 9 7845HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 44,940 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Xeon w5-2465X packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 9 7845HX offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon w5-2465X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon w5-2465X versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7845HX — a 10.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7845HX (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon w5-2465X uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 9 7845HX uses Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w5-2465X scores 45,240 against the Ryzen 9 7845HX's 44,940 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon w5-2465X. L3 cache: 33.75 MB on the Xeon w5-2465X vs 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7845HX.
| Feature | Xeon w5-2465X | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+33% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.2 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+3% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 33.75 MB | 64 MB (total)+90% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 45,240 | 44,940 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 26,654 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,697 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 15,039 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w5-2465X uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 7845HX uses FL1 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon w5-2465X versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 9 7845HX — the Xeon w5-2465X supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon w5-2465X supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 64 GB — 193.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon w5-2465X) vs 2 (Ryzen 9 7845HX). PCIe lanes: 112 (Xeon w5-2465X) vs 28 (Ryzen 9 7845HX) — the Xeon w5-2465X offers 84 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon w5-2465X) and FL1 (Ryzen 9 7845HX).
| Feature | Xeon w5-2465X | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | FL1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+95900% | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 64 GB+1638300% |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 112+300% | 28 |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon w5-2465X) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 7845HX). The Ryzen 9 7845HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon w5-2465X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 7845HX targets High-end Gaming / Content Creation. Direct competitor: Xeon w5-2465X rivals Threadripper PRO 7955WX; Ryzen 9 7845HX rivals Core i9-13900HX.
| Feature | Xeon w5-2465X | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | High-end Gaming / Content Creation |
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