Ryzen 5 7645HX vs Xeon Gold 5515+

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 7645HX

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +22.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+42.2% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 23 MB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 165W, a 120W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 610M, while Xeon Gold 5515+ needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (26,097 vs 26,359).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Gold 5515+, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Xeon Gold 5515+

2023

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 7645HX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (23 MB vs 32 MB).
❌266.7% higher power demand at 165W vs 45W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 7645HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 5 7645HX

2023

Xeon Gold 5515+

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +22.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+42.2% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 23 MB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 165W, a 120W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 610M, while Xeon Gold 5515+ needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (26,097 vs 26,359).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Gold 5515+, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 7645HX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (23 MB vs 32 MB).
❌266.7% higher power demand at 165W vs 45W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 7645HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 7645HX better than Xeon Gold 5515+?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon Gold 5515+ makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 7645HX is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 5515+ is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 7645HX still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 7645HX is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 22.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon Gold 5515+ is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Ryzen 5 7645HX Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 5515+ Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7645HX	Xeon Gold 5515+
1080p
low	272 FPS	166 FPS
medium	249 FPS	144 FPS
high	212 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	229 FPS	139 FPS
medium	190 FPS	118 FPS
high	155 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	160 FPS	63 FPS
medium	133 FPS	57 FPS
high	103 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7645HX	Xeon Gold 5515+
1080p
low	638 FPS	482 FPS
medium	515 FPS	426 FPS
high	430 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	331 FPS
1440p
low	546 FPS	422 FPS
medium	459 FPS	380 FPS
high	390 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	335 FPS	290 FPS
4K
low	347 FPS	273 FPS
medium	294 FPS	247 FPS
high	273 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	205 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 7645HX	Xeon Gold 5515+
1080p
low	652 FPS	659 FPS
medium	652 FPS	659 FPS
high	652 FPS	659 FPS
ultra	590 FPS	659 FPS
1440p
low	652 FPS	659 FPS
medium	598 FPS	659 FPS
high	515 FPS	646 FPS
ultra	442 FPS	572 FPS
4K
low	513 FPS	504 FPS
medium	433 FPS	425 FPS
high	374 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	315 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 7645HX	Xeon Gold 5515+
1080p
low	652 FPS	659 FPS
medium	652 FPS	659 FPS
high	652 FPS	659 FPS
ultra	652 FPS	614 FPS
1440p
low	652 FPS	659 FPS
medium	652 FPS	659 FPS
high	652 FPS	587 FPS
ultra	570 FPS	495 FPS
4K
low	586 FPS	556 FPS
medium	525 FPS	492 FPS
high	474 FPS	439 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	371 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7645HX and Xeon Gold 5515+

Ryzen 5 7645HX

The Ryzen 5 7645HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Dragon Range (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,097 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon Gold 5515+

The Xeon Gold 5515+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,359 points. Launch price was $1,099.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7645HX packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5515+ offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 5515+ has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7645HX versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5515+ — a 19.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7645HX (base: 4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7645HX uses the Dragon Range (Zen4) (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5515+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7645HX scores 26,097 against the Xeon Gold 5515+'s 26,359 — a 1% lead for the Xeon Gold 5515+. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7645HX vs 22.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5515+.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7645HX	Xeon Gold 5515+
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	5 GHz+22%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+25%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+42%	22.5 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	5 nm-50%	10 nm
Architecture	Dragon Range (Zen4) (2023)	Emerald Rapids (2023)
PassMark	26,097	26,359+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	13,985	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,588	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,717	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7645HX uses the FL1 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 5515+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7645HX	Xeon Gold 5515+
Socket	FL1	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	28	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 5 7645HX) / not specified (Xeon Gold 5515+). The Ryzen 5 7645HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon Gold 5515+ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7645HX targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7645HX rivals Core i5-13500HX.