Ryzen 7 7445HS vs Xeon W-1290E

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

✅Draws 35W instead of 95W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-1290E across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,008 vs 19,060).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-1290E, which brings 10 cores / 20 threads.

Xeon W-1290E

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 10 cores / 20 threads.

Trade-offs

❌171.4% higher power demand at 95W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 7445HS

2023

Xeon W-1290E

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 95W, a 60W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 10 cores / 20 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-1290E across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,008 vs 19,060).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-1290E, which brings 10 cores / 20 threads.

Trade-offs

❌171.4% higher power demand at 95W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-1290E better than Ryzen 7 7445HS?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-1290E 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, Xeon W-1290E is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 11.0% 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, Xeon W-1290E is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Xeon W-1290E still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon W-1290E is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 11.0% 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 2020). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 W-1290E Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7445HS	Xeon W-1290E
1080p
low	177 FPS	257 FPS
medium	144 FPS	237 FPS
high	117 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	175 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	221 FPS
medium	121 FPS	185 FPS
high	97 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	151 FPS
medium	74 FPS	127 FPS
high	59 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	87 FPS

Open Ryzen 7 7445HS Open Xeon W-1290E

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7445HS	Xeon W-1290E
1080p
low	454 FPS	476 FPS
medium	362 FPS	431 FPS
high	314 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	331 FPS
1440p
low	388 FPS	417 FPS
medium	321 FPS	367 FPS
high	286 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	275 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	258 FPS
medium	247 FPS	226 FPS
high	225 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	184 FPS

Open Ryzen 7 7445HS Open Xeon W-1290E

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 7445HS	Xeon W-1290E
1080p
low	475 FPS	476 FPS
medium	475 FPS	476 FPS
high	475 FPS	476 FPS
ultra	475 FPS	476 FPS
1440p
low	475 FPS	476 FPS
medium	475 FPS	476 FPS
high	475 FPS	476 FPS
ultra	443 FPS	476 FPS
4K
low	475 FPS	476 FPS
medium	439 FPS	476 FPS
high	374 FPS	429 FPS
ultra	308 FPS	361 FPS

Open Ryzen 7 7445HS Open Xeon W-1290E

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 7445HS	Xeon W-1290E
1080p
low	475 FPS	476 FPS
medium	475 FPS	476 FPS
high	475 FPS	476 FPS
ultra	475 FPS	476 FPS
1440p
low	475 FPS	476 FPS
medium	475 FPS	476 FPS
high	475 FPS	476 FPS
ultra	475 FPS	476 FPS
4K
low	475 FPS	476 FPS
medium	475 FPS	476 FPS
high	436 FPS	476 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	437 FPS

Open Ryzen 7 7445HS Open Xeon W-1290E

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7445HS and Xeon W-1290E

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 W-1290E

The Xeon W-1290E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,060 points. Launch price was $552.

⚡

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7445HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-1290E offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon W-1290E has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7445HS versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-1290E — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1290E (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7445HS uses the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon W-1290E uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7445HS scores 19,008 against the Xeon W-1290E's 19,060 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon W-1290E. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 7445HS vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1290E.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7445HS	Xeon W-1290E
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 20+67%
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	4.8 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.5 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	16 MB	20 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache	6 MB+2300%	256 kB (per core)
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Phoenix (2023−2024)	Comet Lake (2020−2025)
PassMark	19,008	19,060

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7445HS uses the FP7/FP7r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1290E uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.