CPU Comparison

AMD
AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS

CORE STATE Hawk Point
CORE SPECS 8 Cores / 16 Threads
CLOCK SPEED 4 Base / 5.2 GHz Turbo
CACHE 16 MB (shared)
MAX TDP 45W
ARCHITECTURE Zen 4
nm
PROCESS 4 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2023
VS
Intel
INTEL

Xeon 6740E

CORE STATE Sierra Forest
CORE SPECS 96 Cores / 96 Threads
CLOCK SPEED 2.4 Base / 3.2 GHz Turbo
CACHE 96 MB (shared)
MAX TDP 250W
ARCHITECTURE Sierra Forest
nm
PROCESS 5 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2024

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

3dmark_16_threads
7,774
N/A
3dmark_2_threads
1,985
N/A
3dmark_4_threads
3,809
N/A
3dmark_8_threads
6,385
N/A
3dmark_max_threads
7,775
N/A
3dmark_single_thread
1,013
N/A
cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore
2,640
6,525
cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore
281
921
cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore
16,795
64,741
cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore
1,805
9,140
geekbench_multicore
12,276
N/A
geekbench_singlecore
2,116
N/A
passmark_data_compression
356,508
1,786,845
passmark_data_encryption
21,323
137,106
passmark_extended_instructions
26,964
78,968
passmark_find_prime_numbers
92
526
passmark_floating_point_math
61,821
309,333
passmark_integer_math
101,226
457,614
passmark_multithread
29,780
76,167
passmark_physics
1,434
7,608
passmark_random_string_sorting
43,202
220,684
passmark_single_thread
3,850
1,997
passmark_singlethread
3,850
1,997
cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore
N/A
27,191
cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore
N/A
3,838

Analysis: AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS vs Intel Xeon 6740E

During this direct matchup, the 6740E chip from Intel emerges as the definite champion. Its performance numbers reveal substantial leads in both multi-threaded scenarios. Whether you're constructing a productivity PC, the 6740E chip from Intel offers superior capability per dollar. The processor handles heavy operations with efficiency. It's especially apparent in practical applications.

Playing games results additionally support the 6740E chip from Intel in this comparison. Increased performance and enhanced steady frame pacing result from its higher IPC capability. Players can notice improved experiences, particularly in CPU-limited situations. This superiority continues in diverse scenarios. Multiplayer scenarios notably advantages from this performance advantage.

AMD's Ryzen 9 8945HS shouldn't be overlooked altogether, however its processing shortfall versus the 6740E chip from Intel is difficult to overlook. For cost-sensitive consumers, AMD's Ryzen 9 8945HS could nonetheless be a choice if the lower price adjusts for the lesser capabilities. However, for maximum speed, the 6740E chip from Intel stands as the obvious victor. This determination is evident. Performance seekers would gravitate toward the 6740E chip from Intel.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION
9 8945HS
6740E
Core Specs
Cores
8
96 +1100.0%
Threads
16
96 +500.0%
Base Clock (GHz)
4
2.4 -40.0%
Boost Clock (GHz)
5.2
3.2 -38.5%
Frequency (GHz)
4
2.4 -40.0%
Turbo Clock (GHz)
5.2
3.2 -38.5%
Multiplier
40
24 -40.0%
SMP CPUs
1
2 +100.0%
Cache
L1 Cache
64 KB (per core)
96 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
4 MB (per module)
L3 Cache
16 MB (shared)
96 MB (shared)
Power
TDP (W)
45
250 +455.6%
Configurable TDP
35-54 W
Architecture
Architecture
Zen 4
Sierra Forest
Codename
Hawk Point
Sierra Forest
Generation
Ryzen 9 (Zen 4 (Hawk Point))
Xeon 6 (Sierra Forest-SP)
Process Size
4 nm
5 nm
Transistors
25,000 million
Die Size
178 mm²
578 mm²
Foundry
TSMC
Intel
Memory
Memory Support
DDR5
DDR5
Memory Bus
Dual-channel
Eight-channel
Memory Bandwidth
89.6 GB/s
409.6 GB/s
ECC Memory
No
Yes
Platform
Socket
AMD Socket FP8
Intel Socket 4710
PCIe
Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only)
Gen 5, 88 Lanes(CPU only)
AMD Multi-Die
IO Process Size
10 nm
Interconnect
UPI Links
4 x24 20 GT/s
CXL
Gen 2.0, 64 Lanes (Shared with PCI-E)
AI/NPU
NPU
Yes / 16 TOPS
Graphics
Integrated Graphics
Radeon 780M
Other
Market
Mobile
Server/Workstation
Production Status
Active
Active
Launch Price
$5265
Part Number
100-000001319(FP7r2)100-000001383(FP7)100-000001309(FP8)
SRPFV
Package
FP8, FP7, FP7r2
FC-LGA18N
Tj Max
100°C
106°C
Bundled Cooler
None
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