Core i7-14650HX vs Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
Core i7-14650HX
Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-14650HX
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-14650HX | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-14650HX | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-14650HX and Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
Core i7-14650HX
The Core i7-14650HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,598 points. Launch price was $499.
Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
The Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 34,549 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Core i7-14650HX packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-14650HX has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i7-14650HX versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-14650HX (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i7-14650HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-14650HX scores 34,598 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945's 34,549 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-14650HX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 23,000 vs 23,200 (0.9% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,770 vs 2,175, a 24.1% lead for the Core i7-14650HX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,930 vs 12,500 (17.7% advantage for the Core i7-14650HX). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-14650HX vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945.
| Feature | Core i7-14650HX | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24+33% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+9% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total) | 64 MB+113% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) | Vermeer (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 34,598 | 34,549 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 23,000 | 23,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,770+27% | 2,175 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,930+19% | 12,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-14650HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-14650HX versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 — the Core i7-14650HX supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-14650HX supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM770,WM790 (Core i7-14650HX) and X570,B550,A520,X470,B450 (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945).
| Feature | Core i7-14650HX | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1964 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-14650HX) vs AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945). The Core i7-14650HX includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (32 EU)), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-14650HX targets Gaming, Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 targets High-end Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-14650HX rivals Core i7-13700HX; Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 rivals Core i9-12900.
| Feature | Core i7-14650HX | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics (32 EU) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V (SVM) |
| Target Use | Gaming | High-end Gaming |
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