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 9 7845HX

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 48 MB).
✅Draws 55W instead of 185W, a 130W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FL1 with DDR5 support instead of LGA4189 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 610M, while Xeon Platinum 8352M needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Platinum 8352M, which brings 32 cores / 64 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.

Xeon Platinum 8352M

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 32 cores / 64 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 28.
✅128.6% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 7845HX across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (44,406 vs 44,940).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (48 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $4,471 MSRP, while Ryzen 9 7845HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌236.4% higher power demand at 185W vs 55W.

Ryzen 9 7845HX

2023

Xeon Platinum 8352M

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 48 MB).
✅Draws 55W instead of 185W, a 130W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FL1 with DDR5 support instead of LGA4189 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 610M, while Xeon Platinum 8352M needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 32 cores / 64 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 28.
✅128.6% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Platinum 8352M, which brings 32 cores / 64 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 7845HX across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (44,406 vs 44,940).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (48 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $4,471 MSRP, while Ryzen 9 7845HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌236.4% higher power demand at 185W vs 55W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 9 7845HX better than Xeon Platinum 8352M?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon Platinum 8352M makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 9 7845HX 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 9 7845HX is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 15.9% 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, Ryzen 9 7845HX is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 48 MB).

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

Ryzen 9 7845HX is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon Platinum 8352M makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 9 7845HX is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $4,471 MSRP, and it gives you a 15.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon Platinum 8352M is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (9.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 9 7845HX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021), a healthier platform with FL1 and DDR5 instead of LGA4189, 33.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 48 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 24 threads instead of 32/64. 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 9 7845HX Benchmark Check

Xeon Platinum 8352M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon Platinum 8352M
1080p
low	285 FPS	185 FPS
medium	258 FPS	149 FPS
high	218 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	264 FPS	154 FPS
medium	215 FPS	120 FPS
high	168 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	151 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	183 FPS	72 FPS
medium	150 FPS	60 FPS
high	111 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon Platinum 8352M
1080p
low	767 FPS	412 FPS
medium	636 FPS	361 FPS
high	479 FPS	293 FPS
ultra	413 FPS	234 FPS
1440p
low	644 FPS	353 FPS
medium	553 FPS	314 FPS
high	431 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	201 FPS
4K
low	363 FPS	219 FPS
medium	316 FPS	198 FPS
high	280 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	239 FPS	134 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon Platinum 8352M
1080p
low	896 FPS	971 FPS
medium	712 FPS	849 FPS
high	619 FPS	803 FPS
ultra	534 FPS	712 FPS
1440p
low	721 FPS	774 FPS
medium	574 FPS	668 FPS
high	488 FPS	631 FPS
ultra	419 FPS	560 FPS
4K
low	519 FPS	497 FPS
medium	430 FPS	393 FPS
high	386 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	285 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon Platinum 8352M
1080p
low	1124 FPS	900 FPS
medium	1006 FPS	817 FPS
high	873 FPS	705 FPS
ultra	770 FPS	606 FPS
1440p
low	902 FPS	703 FPS
medium	791 FPS	617 FPS
high	690 FPS	530 FPS
ultra	586 FPS	454 FPS
4K
low	649 FPS	507 FPS
medium	579 FPS	454 FPS
high	510 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	346 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 9 7845HX and Xeon Platinum 8352M

Ryzen 9 7845HX

The Ryzen 9 7845HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 44,940 points. Launch price was $499.

Xeon Platinum 8352M

The Xeon Platinum 8352M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 44,406 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 9 7845HX packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8352M offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8352M has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7845HX versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8352M — a 39.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7845HX (base: 3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 9 7845HX uses the Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8352M uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 44,940 against the Xeon Platinum 8352M's 44,406 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 9 7845HX. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7845HX vs 48 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8352M.

Feature	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon Platinum 8352M
Cores / Threads	12 / 24	32 / 64+167%
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+49%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+30%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+33%	48 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm-50%	10 nm
Architecture	Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024)	Ice Lake-SP (2021)
PassMark	44,940+1%	44,406
Cinebench R23 Multi	26,654	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,697	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	15,039	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 9 7845HX uses the FL1 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8352M uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 9 7845HX versus 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8352M — the Xeon Platinum 8352M supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8352M supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 64 GB — 193.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 9 7845HX) vs 8 (Xeon Platinum 8352M). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 9 7845HX) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8352M) — the Xeon Platinum 8352M offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FL1 (Ryzen 9 7845HX) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8352M).

Feature	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon Platinum 8352M
Socket	FL1	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	3200+63900%
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+1638300%	4096
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	64+129%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 9 7845HX 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 (Ryzen 9 7845HX) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8352M). The Ryzen 9 7845HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon Platinum 8352M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 7845HX targets High-end Gaming / Content Creation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 7845HX rivals Core i9-13900HX; Xeon Platinum 8352M rivals EPYC 7543.