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