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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 29,088).
❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 780M, while Ryzen 7 3700X needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

2024

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 780M, while Ryzen 7 3700X needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 29,088).
❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS better than Ryzen 7 3700X?

Yes. Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 6.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 29.7% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.4% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the better fit. You are getting 29.7% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 3700X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 3700X is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2019), a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 7 3700X Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
1080p
low	200 FPS	266 FPS
medium	163 FPS	240 FPS
high	137 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	233 FPS
medium	121 FPS	190 FPS
high	100 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	158 FPS
medium	71 FPS	131 FPS
high	56 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	88 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
1080p
low	561 FPS	487 FPS
medium	525 FPS	405 FPS
high	428 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	310 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	427 FPS
medium	471 FPS	374 FPS
high	394 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	273 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	283 FPS
medium	304 FPS	259 FPS
high	274 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	209 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
1080p
low	561 FPS	727 FPS
medium	561 FPS	727 FPS
high	561 FPS	727 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	649 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	727 FPS
medium	561 FPS	636 FPS
high	538 FPS	547 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	463 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	530 FPS
medium	394 FPS	459 FPS
high	343 FPS	408 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	343 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
1080p
low	561 FPS	727 FPS
medium	561 FPS	727 FPS
high	561 FPS	727 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	727 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	727 FPS
medium	561 FPS	727 FPS
high	561 FPS	716 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	631 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	619 FPS
medium	501 FPS	553 FPS
high	447 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	434 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

Ryzen 7 3700X

The Ryzen 7 3700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,430 points. Launch price was $329.

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 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: 29,088 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS — a 14.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS's 29,088 — a 25.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	5.1 GHz+16%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	3.8 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	32 MB+100%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	22,430	29,088+30%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	15,930
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,332
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	11,037

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS — the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS 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: 24 (Ryzen 7 3700X) vs 20 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) — the Ryzen 7 3700X offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 3700X) and FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS).

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
Socket	AM4	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600+25%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	256 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	24+20%	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 3700X) / AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Ryzen 7 3700X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS targets Enterprise Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS rivals Core i7-13700H.