Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 vs Xeon Gold 6226R

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

✅+45.5% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 22 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 150W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6226R across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,054 vs 26,278).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Gold 6226R, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $300 MSRP, while Xeon Gold 6226R mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon Gold 6226R

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (22 MB vs 32 MB).
❌130.8% higher power demand at 150W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Xeon Gold 6226R

2020

Why buy it

✅+45.5% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 22 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 150W, a 85W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6226R across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,054 vs 26,278).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Gold 6226R, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $300 MSRP, while Xeon Gold 6226R mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (22 MB vs 32 MB).
❌130.8% higher power demand at 150W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Gold 6226R better than Ryzen 7 PRO 5845?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon Gold 6226R 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 gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon Gold 6226R is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 8.7% 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 Gold 6226R is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

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

Xeon Gold 6226R is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon Gold 6226R is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and it gives you a 8.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (86.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020) and 45.5% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 22 MB). 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 PRO 5845 Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6226R Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845	Xeon Gold 6226R
1080p
low	159 FPS	184 FPS
medium	131 FPS	148 FPS
high	115 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	140 FPS	146 FPS
medium	113 FPS	114 FPS
high	95 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	78 FPS	68 FPS
medium	68 FPS	57 FPS
high	55 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845	Xeon Gold 6226R
1080p
low	511 FPS	400 FPS
medium	431 FPS	346 FPS
high	336 FPS	288 FPS
ultra	295 FPS	242 FPS
1440p
low	431 FPS	346 FPS
medium	377 FPS	307 FPS
high	305 FPS	256 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	213 FPS
4K
low	267 FPS	224 FPS
medium	236 FPS	199 FPS
high	208 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	146 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845	Xeon Gold 6226R
1080p
low	649 FPS	657 FPS
medium	529 FPS	657 FPS
high	480 FPS	657 FPS
ultra	411 FPS	656 FPS
1440p
low	543 FPS	657 FPS
medium	449 FPS	612 FPS
high	409 FPS	580 FPS
ultra	350 FPS	512 FPS
4K
low	396 FPS	462 FPS
medium	320 FPS	361 FPS
high	289 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	261 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845	Xeon Gold 6226R
1080p
low	651 FPS	657 FPS
medium	651 FPS	657 FPS
high	651 FPS	657 FPS
ultra	641 FPS	576 FPS
1440p
low	651 FPS	657 FPS
medium	651 FPS	599 FPS
high	593 FPS	517 FPS
ultra	511 FPS	444 FPS
4K
low	526 FPS	469 FPS
medium	473 FPS	422 FPS
high	426 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	328 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 and Xeon Gold 6226R

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 Gold 6226R

The Xeon Gold 6226R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 26,278 points. Launch price was $1,300.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6226R offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6226R has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6226R — a 16.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6226R uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 26,054 against the Xeon Gold 6226R's 26,278 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Gold 6226R. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6226R.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845	Xeon Gold 6226R
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	16 / 32+100%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+18%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+17%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+45%	22 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	16 MB+3100%
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (2020−2025)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	26,054	26,278

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6226R uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.