Ryzen 7 8745HX vs Ryzen 7 7745HX
Ryzen 7 8745HX
Ryzen 7 7745HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 8745HX
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 8745HX | Ryzen 7 7745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 (Dragon Range (Zen 4) (2023) / CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 8745HX | Ryzen 7 7745HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 7 7745HX
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.
Ryzen 7 7745HX
The Ryzen 7 7745HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Dragon Range (Zen 4) (2023) 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 CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 32,515 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 8745HX and Ryzen 7 7745HX share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8745HX versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7745HX — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 8745HX uses the Dragon Range (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7745HX uses Dragon Range (Zen 4) (2023) (CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 8745HX scores 32,620 against the Ryzen 7 7745HX's 32,515 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 8745HX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,000 vs 18,606 (3.3% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7745HX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,700 vs 2,623, a 2.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 8745HX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,500 vs 14,000 (3.6% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7745HX). Both processors carry 32 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 8745HX | Ryzen 7 7745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total) | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm | CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm |
| Architecture | Dragon Range (2025) | Dragon Range (Zen 4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 32,620 | 32,515 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,000 | 18,606+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,700+3% | 2,623 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,500 | 14,000+4% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FL1 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 28 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: FL1 (Ryzen 7 8745HX) and FL1 (Ryzen 7 7745HX).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 8745HX | Ryzen 7 7745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FL1 | FL1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 28 |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 610M (Ryzen 7 8745HX) and Radeon 610M (Ryzen 7 7745HX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 8745HX targets High-end Gaming Laptop, Ryzen 7 7745HX targets Performance Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 8745HX rivals Core i7-14700HX; Ryzen 7 7745HX rivals Core i7-13700HX.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 8745HX | Ryzen 7 7745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 610M | Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | High-end Gaming Laptop | Performance Gaming Laptop |
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