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 7 PRO 8845HS

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +31.5% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 135W, a 90W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA4189 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 780M, while Xeon Silver 4314 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (29,088 vs 29,095).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Silver 4314, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.

Xeon Silver 4314

2021

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅220% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $395 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌200% higher power demand at 135W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on LGA4189 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

2024

Xeon Silver 4314

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +31.5% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 135W, a 90W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA4189 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 780M, while Xeon Silver 4314 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅220% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (29,088 vs 29,095).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Silver 4314, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $395 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌200% higher power demand at 135W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on LGA4189 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS better than Xeon Silver 4314?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon Silver 4314 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Silver 4314 is the better fit. You are getting 0% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon Silver 4314 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $395 MSRP, and it gives you a 31.5% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon Silver 4314 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0% better PassMark. Xeon Silver 4314 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (73.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 7 PRO 8845HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2021) and a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of LGA4189. 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 7 PRO 8845HS Benchmark Check

Xeon Silver 4314 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Xeon Silver 4314
1080p
low	266 FPS	172 FPS
medium	240 FPS	138 FPS
high	205 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	233 FPS	141 FPS
medium	190 FPS	111 FPS
high	157 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	158 FPS	67 FPS
medium	131 FPS	56 FPS
high	101 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Xeon Silver 4314
1080p
low	487 FPS	370 FPS
medium	405 FPS	321 FPS
high	349 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	310 FPS	218 FPS
1440p
low	427 FPS	318 FPS
medium	374 FPS	285 FPS
high	322 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	273 FPS	194 FPS
4K
low	283 FPS	205 FPS
medium	259 FPS	186 FPS
high	244 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	127 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Xeon Silver 4314
1080p
low	727 FPS	727 FPS
medium	727 FPS	727 FPS
high	727 FPS	727 FPS
ultra	649 FPS	672 FPS
1440p
low	727 FPS	727 FPS
medium	636 FPS	633 FPS
high	547 FPS	595 FPS
ultra	463 FPS	526 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	475 FPS
medium	459 FPS	372 FPS
high	408 FPS	329 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	267 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Xeon Silver 4314
1080p
low	727 FPS	727 FPS
medium	727 FPS	727 FPS
high	727 FPS	661 FPS
ultra	727 FPS	568 FPS
1440p
low	727 FPS	672 FPS
medium	727 FPS	587 FPS
high	716 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	631 FPS	434 FPS
4K
low	619 FPS	462 FPS
medium	553 FPS	415 FPS
high	496 FPS	370 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	323 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and Xeon Silver 4314

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 29,088 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon Silver 4314

The Xeon Silver 4314 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 29,095 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4314 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Silver 4314 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4314 — a 40% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4314 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 29,088 against the Xeon Silver 4314's 29,095 — a 0% lead for the Xeon Silver 4314. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4314.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Xeon Silver 4314
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	16 / 32+100%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+50%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+58%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	24 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm-60%	10 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point (2024−2025)	Ice Lake-SP (2021)
PassMark	29,088	29,095
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,930	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,332	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,037	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Silver 4314 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS versus 2667 on the Xeon Silver 4314 — the Xeon Silver 4314 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Silver 4314 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 256 GB — 184% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) vs 8 (Xeon Silver 4314). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) vs 64 (Xeon Silver 4314) — the Xeon Silver 4314 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) and C621A (Xeon Silver 4314).

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Xeon Silver 4314
Socket	FP7	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	2667+53240%
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB+4368967%	6144
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	64+220%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS 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, SVM (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Silver 4314). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon Silver 4314 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS targets Enterprise Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS rivals Core i7-13700H; Xeon Silver 4314 rivals EPYC 7313.