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 8845HS

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +41.7% higher average FPS across 30 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 140W, a 95W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 780M, while Xeon Gold 6238 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (29,088 vs 29,118).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 30 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Gold 6238, which brings 22 cores / 44 threads and 48 PCIe lanes.

Xeon Gold 6238

2019

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅+89.1% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 22 cores / 44 threads, plus 48 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅140% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS across 30 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌211.1% higher power demand at 140W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

2024

Xeon Gold 6238

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +41.7% higher average FPS across 30 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 140W, a 95W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 780M, while Xeon Gold 6238 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅+89.1% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 22 cores / 44 threads, plus 48 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅140% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (29,088 vs 29,118).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 30 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Gold 6238, which brings 22 cores / 44 threads and 48 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS across 30 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌211.1% higher power demand at 140W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS better than Xeon Gold 6238?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon Gold 6238 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS 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 6238 is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 22 cores and 44 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 89.1% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 41.7% average FPS lead across 30 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2019) and a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of LGA3647. 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 8845HS Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6238 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Xeon Gold 6238
1080p
low	266 FPS	187 FPS
medium	240 FPS	152 FPS
high	205 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	233 FPS	146 FPS
medium	190 FPS	115 FPS
high	157 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	158 FPS	68 FPS
medium	131 FPS	57 FPS
high	101 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Xeon Gold 6238
1080p
low	487 FPS	214 FPS
medium	405 FPS	189 FPS
high	349 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	310 FPS	137 FPS
1440p
low	427 FPS	185 FPS
medium	374 FPS	168 FPS
high	322 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	273 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	283 FPS	121 FPS
medium	259 FPS	110 FPS
high	244 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	83 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Xeon Gold 6238
1080p
low	727 FPS	700 FPS
medium	727 FPS	563 FPS
high	727 FPS	510 FPS
ultra	649 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	727 FPS	560 FPS
medium	636 FPS	456 FPS
high	547 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	463 FPS	356 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	407 FPS
medium	459 FPS	317 FPS
high	408 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	226 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Xeon Gold 6238
1080p
low	727 FPS	728 FPS
medium	727 FPS	728 FPS
high	727 FPS	699 FPS
ultra	727 FPS	610 FPS
1440p
low	727 FPS	728 FPS
medium	727 FPS	639 FPS
high	716 FPS	550 FPS
ultra	631 FPS	468 FPS
4K
low	619 FPS	501 FPS
medium	553 FPS	449 FPS
high	496 FPS	400 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	345 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and Xeon Gold 6238

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 29,088 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon Gold 6238

The Xeon Gold 6238 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 30.25 MB. L2 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 29,118 points. Launch price was $2,612.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6238 offers 22 cores / 44 threads — the Xeon Gold 6238 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6238 — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6238 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 29,088 against the Xeon Gold 6238's 29,118 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6238. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs 30.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6238.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Xeon Gold 6238
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	22 / 44+175%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+38%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+81%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	30.25 MB+89%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	22 MB+2100%
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point (2024−2025)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	29,088	29,118
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,930	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,332	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,037	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6238 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS versus 2933 on the Xeon Gold 6238 — the Xeon Gold 6238 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6238 supports up to 1024 of RAM compared to 256 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6238). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6238) — the Xeon Gold 6238 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) and C621 (Xeon Gold 6238).

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Xeon Gold 6238
Socket	FP7	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	2933+58560%
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB+26214300%	1024
RAM Channels	2	6+200%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	48+140%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6238). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon Gold 6238 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS targets Enterprise Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS rivals Core i7-13700H; Xeon Gold 6238 rivals EPYC 7402.