Core Ultra 7 255H vs Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Core Ultra 7 255H
Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 255H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 7 255H | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-H (2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 7 255H | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra 7 255H and Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Core Ultra 7 255H
The Core Ultra 7 255H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-H (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): 26 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 30,932 points. Launch price was $514.
Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 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: 30,689 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 7 255H packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core Ultra 7 255H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 255H versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS — a 1.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS (base: 4.4 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 255H uses the Arrow Lake-H (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 255H scores 30,932 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS's 30,689 — a 0.8% lead for the Core Ultra 7 255H. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,800 vs 2,617, a 6.8% lead for the Core Ultra 7 255H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,700 vs 13,098 (18.1% advantage for the Core Ultra 7 255H). L3 cache: 24 MB on the Core Ultra 7 255H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 255H | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.2 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+10% | 4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB+50% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm-20% |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-H (2025) | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 30,932 | 30,689 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 16,529 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,800+7% | 2,617 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,700+20% | 13,098 |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 7 255H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Core Ultra 7 255H) vs 20 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) — the Core Ultra 7 255H offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM870,WM880 (Core Ultra 7 255H) and FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS).
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 255H | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2049 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 7 255H) vs AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS). Both include integrated graphics — Intel Arc Graphics 140T (Core Ultra 7 255H) and Radeon 780M (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 7 255H targets High-End Laptop, Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS targets Professional AI Business Laptop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS rivals Core Ultra 9 185H.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 255H | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel Arc Graphics 140T | Radeon 780M |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, SVM |
| Target Use | High-End Laptop | Professional AI Business Laptop |
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