M4 Pro (12 cores) vs Ryzen 7 8745HX
M4 Pro (12 cores)
Ryzen 7 8745HX
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 M4 Pro (12 cores)
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 8745HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M4 Pro (12 cores) | Ryzen 7 8745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range (2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M4 Pro (12 cores) | Ryzen 7 8745HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M4 Pro (12 cores) and Ryzen 7 8745HX
M4 Pro (12 cores)
The M4 Pro (12 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2024 (1 year ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.592 GHz, with boost up to 4.51 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5X. Passmark benchmark score: 32,853 points. Launch price was $499.
Ryzen 7 8745HX
The Ryzen 7 8745HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 April 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Dragon Range (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 32,620 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The M4 Pro (12 cores) packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 8745HX offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the M4 Pro (12 cores) has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.51 GHz on the M4 Pro (12 cores) versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8745HX — a 12.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8745HX (base: 2.592 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 8745HX is built on the Dragon Range (2025) architecture. In PassMark, the M4 Pro (12 cores) scores 32,853 against the Ryzen 7 8745HX's 32,620 — a 0.7% lead for the M4 Pro (12 cores). Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,904 vs 18,000 (4.9% advantage for the M4 Pro (12 cores)). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,812 vs 2,700, a 34.2% lead for the M4 Pro (12 cores) that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 20,076 vs 13,500 (39.2% advantage for the M4 Pro (12 cores)).
| Feature | M4 Pro (12 cores) | Ryzen 7 8745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 12+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.51 GHz | 5.1 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 2.592 GHz | 3.6 GHz+39% |
| L3 Cache | — | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-40% | 5 nm |
| Architecture | — | Dragon Range (2025) |
| PassMark | 32,853 | 32,620 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,904+5% | 18,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 3,812+41% | 2,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 20,076+49% | 13,500 |
Memory & Platform
The M4 Pro (12 cores) uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 8745HX uses FL1 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR5x-8000 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (M4 Pro (12 cores)) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 8745HX). PCIe lanes: 0 (M4 Pro (12 cores)) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 8745HX) — the Ryzen 7 8745HX offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Apple SoC (M4 Pro (12 cores)) and FL1 (Ryzen 7 8745HX).
| Feature | M4 Pro (12 cores) | Ryzen 7 8745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | FL1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5x-8000 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 28 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 7 8745HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 8745HX supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Apple Virtualization (M4 Pro (12 cores)) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 8745HX). Both include integrated graphics — M4 Pro 16-core GPU (M4 Pro (12 cores)) and Radeon 610M (Ryzen 7 8745HX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M4 Pro (12 cores) targets High-end Content Creation, Ryzen 7 8745HX targets High-end Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: M4 Pro (12 cores) rivals Ryzen 9 8945HS; Ryzen 7 8745HX rivals Core i7-14700HX.
| Feature | M4 Pro (12 cores) | Ryzen 7 8745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | M4 Pro 16-core GPU | Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | Apple Virtualization | AMD-V |
| Target Use | High-end Content Creation | High-end Gaming Laptop |
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