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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: +31.9% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 150W, a 105W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 780M, while Xeon Platinum 8160 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 33 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Platinum 8160, which brings 24 cores / 48 threads and 48 PCIe lanes.

Xeon Platinum 8160

2017

Why buy it

✅+106.3% larger total L3 cache (33 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 24 cores / 48 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 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (28,989 vs 29,088).
❌233.3% higher power demand at 150W 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 Platinum 8160

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +31.9% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 150W, a 105W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 780M, while Xeon Platinum 8160 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+106.3% larger total L3 cache (33 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 24 cores / 48 threads, plus 48 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅140% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 33 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Platinum 8160, which brings 24 cores / 48 threads and 48 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (28,989 vs 29,088).
❌233.3% higher power demand at 150W 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 Platinum 8160?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon Platinum 8160 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 gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 31.9% more average FPS across 49 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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 31.9% average FPS lead across 49 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 2017), a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of LGA3647, and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 24/48. 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 Platinum 8160 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Xeon Platinum 8160
1080p
low	266 FPS	195 FPS
medium	240 FPS	158 FPS
high	205 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	233 FPS	157 FPS
medium	190 FPS	123 FPS
high	157 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	158 FPS	72 FPS
medium	131 FPS	60 FPS
high	101 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Xeon Platinum 8160
1080p
low	487 FPS	212 FPS
medium	405 FPS	188 FPS
high	349 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	310 FPS	137 FPS
1440p
low	427 FPS	184 FPS
medium	374 FPS	167 FPS
high	322 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	273 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	283 FPS	120 FPS
medium	259 FPS	109 FPS
high	244 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	82 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Xeon Platinum 8160
1080p
low	727 FPS	725 FPS
medium	727 FPS	725 FPS
high	727 FPS	725 FPS
ultra	649 FPS	652 FPS
1440p
low	727 FPS	710 FPS
medium	636 FPS	610 FPS
high	547 FPS	576 FPS
ultra	463 FPS	508 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	458 FPS
medium	459 FPS	360 FPS
high	408 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	260 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Xeon Platinum 8160
1080p
low	727 FPS	725 FPS
medium	727 FPS	725 FPS
high	727 FPS	670 FPS
ultra	727 FPS	583 FPS
1440p
low	727 FPS	679 FPS
medium	727 FPS	593 FPS
high	716 FPS	515 FPS
ultra	631 FPS	442 FPS
4K
low	619 FPS	477 FPS
medium	553 FPS	427 FPS
high	496 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	330 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and Xeon Platinum 8160

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 Platinum 8160

The Xeon Platinum 8160 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 28,989 points. Launch price was $4,702.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8160 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8160 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8160 — 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 Platinum 8160 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 29,088 against the Xeon Platinum 8160's 28,989 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs 33 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8160.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Xeon Platinum 8160
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	24 / 48+200%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+38%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+81%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	33 MB+106%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	24 MB+2300%
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point (2024−2025)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	29,088	28,989
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 Platinum 8160 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 2666 on the Xeon Platinum 8160 — the Xeon Platinum 8160 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8160 supports up to 768 of RAM compared to 256 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8160). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8160) — the Xeon Platinum 8160 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) and C621 (Xeon Platinum 8160).

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Xeon Platinum 8160
Socket	FP7	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	2666+53220%
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB+34952433%	768
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 Platinum 8160). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon Platinum 8160 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 Platinum 8160 rivals EPYC 7451.