Core i9-14900HX vs Ryzen 9 7845HX

CPU

GPU

Core i9-14900HX

24 Cores32 Thrd55 WWMax: 5.7 GHz2024

Core family

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Ryzen 9 7845HX

12 Cores24 Thrd55 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2023

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Core i9-14900HX vs Ryzen 9 7845HX Performance Spectrum

Core i9-14900HX

24 / 32

44,685

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44,940

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

About PassMark

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.

Core i9-14900HX vs Ryzen 9 7845HX FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Core i9-14900HX vs Ryzen 9 7845HX: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Core i9-14900HX

2024

Why buy it

✅+31.3% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 7845HX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (36 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $668 MSRP, while Ryzen 9 7845HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Ryzen 9 7845HX

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 36 MB).
✅40% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (26,654 vs 35,000).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i9-14900HX better than Ryzen 9 7845HX?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Ryzen 9 7845HX is ahead with a 8.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i9-14900HX pulls ahead with 31.3% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. Ryzen 9 7845HX also has the bigger cache pool with 77.8% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 36 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i9-14900HX is the stronger fit. You are getting 31.3% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 24 cores and 32 threads.

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

Core i9-14900HX is the better buy right now. Core i9-14900HX comes in at an unclear MSRP at $668 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 31.3% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. The compromise is that Ryzen 9 7845HX is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 8.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (66.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i9-14900HX makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023) and more multi-core headroom with 24 cores / 32 threads instead of 12/24. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

Core i9-14900HX vs Ryzen 9 7845HX Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Core i9-14900HX

The Core i9-14900HX 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 24 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 36 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: 44,685 points. Launch price was $499.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-14900HX packs 24 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 9 7845HX offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i9-14900HX has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.7 GHz on the Core i9-14900HX versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7845HX — a 9.2% clock advantage for the Core i9-14900HX (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i9-14900HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 9 7845HX uses Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-14900HX scores 44,685 against the Ryzen 9 7845HX's 44,940 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 9 7845HX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 35,000 vs 26,654 (27.1% advantage for the Core i9-14900HX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,000 vs 2,697, a 10.6% lead for the Core i9-14900HX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 17,500 vs 15,039 (15.1% advantage for the Core i9-14900HX). L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-14900HX vs 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7845HX.

Feature	Core i9-14900HX	Ryzen 9 7845HX
Cores / Threads	24 / 32+100%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	5.7 GHz+10%	5.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3 GHz+36%
L3 Cache	36 MB (total)	64 MB (total)+78%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm-29%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)	Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
PassMark	44,685	44,940
Cinebench R23 Multi	35,000+31%	26,654
Geekbench 6 Single	3,000+11%	2,697
Geekbench 6 Multi	17,500+16%	15,039

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-14900HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 7845HX uses FL1 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 on the Core i9-14900HX versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 9 7845HX — the Core i9-14900HX supports 7.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i9-14900HX supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 200% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i9-14900HX) vs 28 (Ryzen 9 7845HX) — the Ryzen 9 7845HX offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM770,WM790 (Core i9-14900HX) and FL1 (Ryzen 9 7845HX).

Feature	Core i9-14900HX	Ryzen 9 7845HX
Socket	FCBGA1964	FL1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200+8%	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+200%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	28+40%

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Ryzen 9 7845HX supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i9-14900HX) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 7845HX). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i9-14900HX) and Radeon 610M (Ryzen 9 7845HX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-14900HX targets Flagship Gaming Laptop, Ryzen 9 7845HX targets High-end Gaming / Content Creation. Direct competitor: Core i9-14900HX rivals Ryzen 9 7945HX; Ryzen 9 7845HX rivals Core i9-13900HX.

Feature	Core i9-14900HX	Ryzen 9 7845HX
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 770	Radeon 610M
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Flagship Gaming Laptop	High-end Gaming / Content Creation