Ryzen 7 7445HS vs Xeon E5-2698 v3

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 7 7445HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 135W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 40 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2698 v3, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.

Xeon E5-2698 v3

2014

Why buy it

✅+150% larger total L3 cache (40 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7445HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,870 vs 19,008).
❌285.7% higher power demand at 135W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 7445HS

2023

Xeon E5-2698 v3

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 135W, a 100W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+150% larger total L3 cache (40 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 40 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2698 v3, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7445HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,870 vs 19,008).
❌285.7% higher power demand at 135W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7445HS better than Xeon E5-2698 v3?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2698 v3 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 7445HS is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 7445HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 3.2% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 7445HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 7445HS still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 7 7445HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 3.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 7 7445HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2014) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 16/32. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 7 7445HS Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2698 v3 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7445HS	Xeon E5-2698 v3
1080p
low	177 FPS	181 FPS
medium	144 FPS	158 FPS
high	117 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	101 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	152 FPS
medium	121 FPS	128 FPS
high	97 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	69 FPS
medium	74 FPS	62 FPS
high	59 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7445HS	Xeon E5-2698 v3
1080p
low	454 FPS	368 FPS
medium	362 FPS	334 FPS
high	314 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	227 FPS
1440p
low	388 FPS	316 FPS
medium	321 FPS	287 FPS
high	286 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	190 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	197 FPS
medium	247 FPS	180 FPS
high	225 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	122 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 7445HS	Xeon E5-2698 v3
1080p
low	475 FPS	472 FPS
medium	475 FPS	472 FPS
high	475 FPS	472 FPS
ultra	475 FPS	472 FPS
1440p
low	475 FPS	472 FPS
medium	475 FPS	472 FPS
high	475 FPS	472 FPS
ultra	443 FPS	472 FPS
4K
low	475 FPS	444 FPS
medium	439 FPS	361 FPS
high	374 FPS	328 FPS
ultra	308 FPS	273 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 7445HS	Xeon E5-2698 v3
1080p
low	475 FPS	472 FPS
medium	475 FPS	472 FPS
high	475 FPS	472 FPS
ultra	475 FPS	472 FPS
1440p
low	475 FPS	472 FPS
medium	475 FPS	472 FPS
high	475 FPS	472 FPS
ultra	475 FPS	472 FPS
4K
low	475 FPS	472 FPS
medium	475 FPS	472 FPS
high	436 FPS	438 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	374 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7445HS and Xeon E5-2698 v3

Ryzen 7 7445HS

The Ryzen 7 7445HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 19,008 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E5-2698 v3

The Xeon E5-2698 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 40 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 18,870 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7445HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2698 v3 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon E5-2698 v3 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7445HS versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2698 v3 — a 26.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7445HS (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7445HS uses the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon E5-2698 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7445HS scores 19,008 against the Xeon E5-2698 v3's 18,870 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 7445HS. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 7445HS vs 40 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2698 v3.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7445HS	Xeon E5-2698 v3
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	16 / 32+167%
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+31%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+39%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB	40 MB (total)+150%
L2 Cache	6 MB+2300%	256K (per core)
Process	4 nm-82%	22 nm
Architecture	Phoenix (2023−2024)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	19,008	18,870

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7445HS uses the FP7/FP7r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2698 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.