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

✅+89.6% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 34 MB).
✅Draws 55W instead of 200W, a 145W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 610M, while Xeon w5-2465X needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Xeon w5-2465X.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w5-2465X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (44,940 vs 45,240).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon w5-2465X, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 112 PCIe lanes.

Xeon w5-2465X

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 112 PCIe lanes vs 28.
✅300% more PCIe lanes (112 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (34 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $1,389 MSRP, while Ryzen 9 7845HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌263.6% higher power demand at 200W vs 55W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 9 7845HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 9 7845HX.

Ryzen 9 7845HX

2023

Xeon w5-2465X

2023

Why buy it

✅+89.6% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 34 MB).
✅Draws 55W instead of 200W, a 145W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 610M, while Xeon w5-2465X needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Xeon w5-2465X.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 112 PCIe lanes vs 28.
✅300% more PCIe lanes (112 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w5-2465X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (44,940 vs 45,240).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon w5-2465X, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 112 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (34 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $1,389 MSRP, while Ryzen 9 7845HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌263.6% higher power demand at 200W vs 55W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 9 7845HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 9 7845HX.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon w5-2465X better than Ryzen 9 7845HX?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon w5-2465X 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, Xeon w5-2465X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 11.8% 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 w5-2465X is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

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

Xeon w5-2465X is the smarter buy today. Xeon w5-2465X is at an unclear MSRP at $1,389 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 11.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (32.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 w5-2465X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 12/24. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 w5-2465X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon w5-2465X
1080p
low	285 FPS	201 FPS
medium	258 FPS	167 FPS
high	218 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	264 FPS	164 FPS
medium	215 FPS	131 FPS
high	168 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	151 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	183 FPS	90 FPS
medium	150 FPS	76 FPS
high	111 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	49 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon w5-2465X
1080p
low	767 FPS	589 FPS
medium	636 FPS	493 FPS
high	479 FPS	403 FPS
ultra	413 FPS	364 FPS
1440p
low	644 FPS	500 FPS
medium	553 FPS	435 FPS
high	431 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	315 FPS
4K
low	363 FPS	311 FPS
medium	316 FPS	272 FPS
high	280 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	239 FPS	220 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon w5-2465X
1080p
low	896 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	712 FPS	1131 FPS
high	619 FPS	1131 FPS
ultra	534 FPS	875 FPS
1440p
low	721 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	574 FPS	953 FPS
high	488 FPS	859 FPS
ultra	419 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	519 FPS	656 FPS
medium	430 FPS	552 FPS
high	386 FPS	493 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	419 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon w5-2465X
1080p
low	1124 FPS	1131 FPS
medium	1006 FPS	1015 FPS
high	873 FPS	901 FPS
ultra	770 FPS	784 FPS
1440p
low	902 FPS	926 FPS
medium	791 FPS	795 FPS
high	690 FPS	700 FPS
ultra	586 FPS	601 FPS
4K
low	649 FPS	663 FPS
medium	579 FPS	574 FPS
high	510 FPS	514 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 9 7845HX and Xeon w5-2465X

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 w5-2465X

The Xeon w5-2465X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 33.75 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 45,240 points. Launch price was $1,389.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 9 7845HX packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon w5-2465X offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon w5-2465X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7845HX versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon w5-2465X — a 10.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7845HX (base: 3 GHz vs 3.1 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 w5-2465X uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 44,940 against the Xeon w5-2465X's 45,240 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon w5-2465X. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7845HX vs 33.75 MB on the Xeon w5-2465X.

Feature	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon w5-2465X
Cores / Threads	12 / 24	16 / 32+33%
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+11%	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.1 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+90%	33.75 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm-29%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	44,940	45,240
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 w5-2465X uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 9 7845HX versus 4800 on the Xeon w5-2465X — the Xeon w5-2465X supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon w5-2465X 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 w5-2465X). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 9 7845HX) vs 112 (Xeon w5-2465X) — the Xeon w5-2465X offers 84 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FL1 (Ryzen 9 7845HX) and W790 (Xeon w5-2465X).

Feature	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon w5-2465X
Socket	FL1	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	4800+95900%
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+1638300%	4096
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	112+300%

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. 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 w5-2465X). The Ryzen 9 7845HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon w5-2465X 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 w5-2465X rivals Threadripper PRO 7955WX.