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

✅+42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB).
✅Draws 55W instead of 270W, a 215W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 610M, while Xeon w5-3435X needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Xeon w5-3435X.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w5-3435X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (44,940 vs 45,086).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon w5-3435X, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 112 PCIe lanes.

Xeon w5-3435X

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.7% 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 (45 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $1,589 MSRP, while Ryzen 9 7845HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌390.9% higher power demand at 270W 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 w5-3435X

2023

Why buy it

✅+42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB).
✅Draws 55W instead of 270W, a 215W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 610M, while Xeon w5-3435X needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Xeon w5-3435X.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.7% 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 w5-3435X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (44,940 vs 45,086).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon w5-3435X, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 112 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (45 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $1,589 MSRP, while Ryzen 9 7845HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌390.9% higher power demand at 270W 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 w5-3435X better than Ryzen 9 7845HX?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon w5-3435X 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 w5-3435X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 15.7% 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 w5-3435X is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

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

Xeon w5-3435X is the smarter buy today. Xeon w5-3435X is at an unclear MSRP at $1,589 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 15.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (28.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 w5-3435X 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 w5-3435X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon w5-3435X
1080p
low	285 FPS	188 FPS
medium	258 FPS	168 FPS
high	218 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	264 FPS	156 FPS
medium	215 FPS	133 FPS
high	168 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	151 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	183 FPS	85 FPS
medium	150 FPS	77 FPS
high	111 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	48 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon w5-3435X
1080p
low	767 FPS	667 FPS
medium	636 FPS	582 FPS
high	479 FPS	470 FPS
ultra	413 FPS	414 FPS
1440p
low	644 FPS	550 FPS
medium	553 FPS	486 FPS
high	431 FPS	410 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	336 FPS
4K
low	363 FPS	323 FPS
medium	316 FPS	286 FPS
high	280 FPS	265 FPS
ultra	239 FPS	230 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon w5-3435X
1080p
low	896 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	712 FPS	1045 FPS
high	619 FPS	967 FPS
ultra	534 FPS	829 FPS
1440p
low	721 FPS	994 FPS
medium	574 FPS	880 FPS
high	488 FPS	798 FPS
ultra	419 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	519 FPS	593 FPS
medium	430 FPS	511 FPS
high	386 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	395 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon w5-3435X
1080p
low	1124 FPS	1127 FPS
medium	1006 FPS	1015 FPS
high	873 FPS	984 FPS
ultra	770 FPS	853 FPS
1440p
low	902 FPS	1047 FPS
medium	791 FPS	906 FPS
high	690 FPS	782 FPS
ultra	586 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	649 FPS	780 FPS
medium	579 FPS	678 FPS
high	510 FPS	583 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 9 7845HX and Xeon w5-3435X

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 w5-3435X

The Xeon w5-3435X 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: 45 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 45,086 points. Launch price was $1,589.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 9 7845HX packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon w5-3435X offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon w5-3435X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7845HX versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon w5-3435X — 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 w5-3435X uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 44,940 against the Xeon w5-3435X's 45,086 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon w5-3435X. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7845HX vs 45 MB on the Xeon w5-3435X.

Feature	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon w5-3435X
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)+42%	45 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	45,086
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 w5-3435X 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 w5-3435X — the Xeon w5-3435X supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon w5-3435X 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 w5-3435X). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 9 7845HX) vs 112 (Xeon w5-3435X) — the Xeon w5-3435X offers 84 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FL1 (Ryzen 9 7845HX) and W790 (Xeon w5-3435X).

Feature	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon w5-3435X
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 w5-3435X). The Ryzen 9 7845HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon w5-3435X 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 w5-3435X rivals Threadripper PRO 7955WX.