Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 vs Xeon 6349P

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 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 95W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6349P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $300 MSRP, while Xeon 6349P mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Xeon 6349P moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Xeon 6349P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (25,953 vs 26,054).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 32 MB).
❌46.2% higher power demand at 95W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Xeon 6349P

2025

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 95W, a 30W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6349P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $300 MSRP, while Xeon 6349P mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Xeon 6349P moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (25,953 vs 26,054).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 32 MB).
❌46.2% higher power demand at 95W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 better than Xeon 6349P?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon 6349P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 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, Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is at an unclear MSRP at $300 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.4% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon 6349P is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 6.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (86.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Xeon 6349P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2022) and a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 PRO 5845 Benchmark Check

Xeon 6349P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845	Xeon 6349P
1080p
low	159 FPS	278 FPS
medium	131 FPS	260 FPS
high	115 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	186 FPS
1440p
low	140 FPS	242 FPS
medium	113 FPS	202 FPS
high	95 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	143 FPS
4K
low	78 FPS	169 FPS
medium	68 FPS	141 FPS
high	55 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	96 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845	Xeon 6349P
1080p
low	511 FPS	615 FPS
medium	431 FPS	510 FPS
high	336 FPS	425 FPS
ultra	295 FPS	374 FPS
1440p
low	431 FPS	528 FPS
medium	377 FPS	451 FPS
high	305 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	322 FPS
4K
low	267 FPS	331 FPS
medium	236 FPS	292 FPS
high	208 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	227 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845	Xeon 6349P
1080p
low	649 FPS	649 FPS
medium	529 FPS	649 FPS
high	480 FPS	649 FPS
ultra	411 FPS	583 FPS
1440p
low	543 FPS	649 FPS
medium	449 FPS	649 FPS
high	409 FPS	560 FPS
ultra	350 FPS	484 FPS
4K
low	396 FPS	517 FPS
medium	320 FPS	462 FPS
high	289 FPS	403 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	337 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845	Xeon 6349P
1080p
low	651 FPS	649 FPS
medium	651 FPS	649 FPS
high	651 FPS	649 FPS
ultra	641 FPS	649 FPS
1440p
low	651 FPS	649 FPS
medium	651 FPS	649 FPS
high	593 FPS	639 FPS
ultra	511 FPS	548 FPS
4K
low	526 FPS	557 FPS
medium	473 FPS	495 FPS
high	426 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	369 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 and Xeon 6349P

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,054 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon 6349P

The Xeon 6349P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 25,953 points. Launch price was $509.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon 6349P offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 versus 5.4 GHz on the Xeon 6349P — a 16% clock advantage for the Xeon 6349P (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon 6349P uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 26,054 against the Xeon 6349P's 25,953 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon 6349P.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845	Xeon 6349P
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5.4 GHz+17%
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	3.6 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+78%	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process	7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (2020−2025)	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	26,054	25,953

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6349P uses LGA1700 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.