Ryzen 9 9955HX3D vs Xeon Platinum 8454H

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Passmark Score

61578

Passmark Score

62347

Performance Difference

Xeon Platinum 8454H is 1.2% faster than Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, Xeon Platinum 8454H performs 1.2% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and Xeon Platinum 8454H.

Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and Xeon Platinum 8454H

AMD

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

The Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Fire Range-HX (Zen 5) (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 61,578 points.

General Information

Type:Para notebooks
Series:AMD Dragon Range (Zen 4, Ryzen 7045)
Designer:AMD
Manufacturer:TSMC
Release Date:6 January 2025 (less than a year ago)
Architecture Codename:Fire Range-HX (Zen 5) (2025)
Performance Ranking Position:121

Technical Specifications

Cores:16
Threads:32
Die Size:2x 70.6 mm2
L1 Cache:80 kB (per core)
L2 Cache:1 MB (per core)
L3 Cache:128 MB (total)
Max Frequency:5.4 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2.5 GHz
Transistor Count:16,630 million
Process Technology:4 nm
Unlocked Multiplier:+

Compatibility

Socket:FL1
Power Consumption (TDP):55 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1

Memory

RAM Types:DDR5
Intel

Xeon Platinum 8454H

The Xeon Platinum 8454H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 82.5 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, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 62,347 points. Launch price was $6,540.

General Information

Type:server
Designer:Intel
Launch Price:$6,540
Manufacturer:Intel
Release Date:10 January 2023 (2 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Performance Ranking Position:116

Technical Specifications

Cores:32
Threads:64
Die Size:4x 477 mm2
L1 Cache:80K (per core)
L2 Cache:2 MB (per core)
L3 Cache:82.5 MB
Max Frequency:3.4 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2.1 GHz
Process Technology:Intel 7 nm
Max Case Temperature (TCase):71 °C

Compatibility

Socket:LGA4677
Power Consumption (TDP):270 Watt
Max Processors In Config:8

Memory

RAM Types:DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400
Memory Channels:8
ECC Memory Support:+
Max Memory Capacity:4 TB

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