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 290W, a 235W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 610M, while Xeon w5-3525 needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Xeon w5-3525.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w5-3525 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (44,940 vs 45,311).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon w5-3525, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 112 PCIe lanes.

Xeon w5-3525

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +21.1% 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 $1,339 MSRP, while Ryzen 9 7845HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌427.3% higher power demand at 290W 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 w5-3525

2024

Why buy it

✅+42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB).
✅Draws 55W instead of 290W, a 235W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 610M, while Xeon w5-3525 needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Xeon w5-3525.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +21.1% 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 w5-3525 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (44,940 vs 45,311).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon w5-3525, 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 $1,339 MSRP, while Ryzen 9 7845HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌427.3% higher power demand at 290W 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 w5-3525 better than Ryzen 9 7845HX?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon w5-3525 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 w5-3525 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 21.1% 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 w5-3525 is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

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

Xeon w5-3525 is the smarter buy today. Xeon w5-3525 is at an unclear MSRP at $1,339 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 21.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (33.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 w5-3525 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023) and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 12/24. 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 w5-3525 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon w5-3525
1080p
low	285 FPS	299 FPS
medium	258 FPS	285 FPS
high	218 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	192 FPS
1440p
low	264 FPS	269 FPS
medium	215 FPS	231 FPS
high	168 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	151 FPS	152 FPS
4K
low	183 FPS	183 FPS
medium	150 FPS	156 FPS
high	111 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	105 FPS

Open Ryzen 9 7845HX Open Xeon w5-3525

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon w5-3525
1080p
low	767 FPS	688 FPS
medium	636 FPS	594 FPS
high	479 FPS	478 FPS
ultra	413 FPS	423 FPS
1440p
low	644 FPS	551 FPS
medium	553 FPS	487 FPS
high	431 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	337 FPS
4K
low	363 FPS	324 FPS
medium	316 FPS	287 FPS
high	280 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	239 FPS	231 FPS

Open Ryzen 9 7845HX Open Xeon w5-3525

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon w5-3525
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	510 FPS
high	386 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	395 FPS

Open Ryzen 9 7845HX Open Xeon w5-3525

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon w5-3525
1080p
low	1124 FPS	1133 FPS
medium	1006 FPS	1015 FPS
high	873 FPS	999 FPS
ultra	770 FPS	866 FPS
1440p
low	902 FPS	1061 FPS
medium	791 FPS	918 FPS
high	690 FPS	794 FPS
ultra	586 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	649 FPS	791 FPS
medium	579 FPS	688 FPS
high	510 FPS	583 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	437 FPS

Open Ryzen 9 7845HX Open Xeon w5-3525

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 9 7845HX and Xeon w5-3525

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 w5-3525

The Xeon w5-3525 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 290 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 45,311 points. Launch price was $1,339.

⚡

Processing Power

The Ryzen 9 7845HX packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon w5-3525 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon w5-3525 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7845HX versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w5-3525 — a 8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7845HX (base: 3 GHz vs 3.2 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 w5-3525 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 44,940 against the Xeon w5-3525's 45,311 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon w5-3525. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7845HX vs 45 MB on the Xeon w5-3525.

Feature	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon w5-3525
Cores / Threads	12 / 24	16 / 32+33%
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+8%	4.8 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.2 GHz+7%
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	45,311
Cinebench R23 Multi	26,654	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,697	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	15,039	—

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 9 7845HX uses the FL1 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon w5-3525 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 w5-3525 — the Xeon w5-3525 supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon w5-3525 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 w5-3525). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 9 7845HX) vs 112 (Xeon w5-3525) — the Xeon w5-3525 offers 84 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FL1 (Ryzen 9 7845HX) and W790 (Xeon w5-3525).

Feature	Ryzen 9 7845HX	Xeon w5-3525
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%

🔧

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 w5-3525). The Ryzen 9 7845HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon w5-3525 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 w5-3525 rivals Threadripper PRO 7955WX.