Ryzen 7 8845HS
VS
Core 9 270H

Ryzen 7 8845HS vs Core 9 270H

AMD

Ryzen 7 8845HS

8 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Core 9 270H

14 Cores20 Thrd45 WWMax: 5.8 GHz2024

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 9 270H

#10
Ryzen 7 260
MSRP: $199|Avg: $70
124%
#13
Ryzen 3 210
MSRP: $99|Avg: $99
116%
#14
Ryzen 5 PRO 230
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
114%
#15
Ryzen 5 220
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
109%
#18
Ryzen 5 8500G
MSRP: $179|Avg: $150
104%
#21
Core 9 270H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
94%
#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
88%
#36
Core i5-11500B
MSRP: $185|Avg: $185
80%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 9 270H leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 7 8845HS is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen 7 8845HSCore 9 270H
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 7 8845HSCore 9 270H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 8845HS and Core 9 270H

AMD

Ryzen 7 8845HS

The Ryzen 7 8845HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (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 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: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 28,470 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Core 9 270H

The Core 9 270H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 28,793 points. Launch price was $697.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 8845HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core 9 270H offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core 9 270H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8845HS versus 5.8 GHz on the Core 9 270H — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Core 9 270H (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Ryzen 7 8845HS uses the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Core 9 270H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 8845HS scores 28,470 against the Core 9 270H's 28,793 — a 1.1% lead for the Core 9 270H. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 17,500 vs 16,500 (5.9% advantage for the Ryzen 7 8845HS). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,500 vs 2,800, a 11.3% lead for the Core 9 270H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,250 vs 14,000 (13.3% advantage for the Core 9 270H). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8845HS vs 24 MB (total) on the Core 9 270H.

FeatureRyzen 7 8845HSCore 9 270H
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
14 / 20+75%
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
5.8 GHz+14%
Base Clock
3.8 GHz+41%
2.7 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
24 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)+100%
Process
4 nm-60%
10 nm
Architecture
Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark
28,470
28,793+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi
17,500+6%
16,500
Geekbench 6 Single
2,500
2,800+12%
Geekbench 6 Multi
12,250
14,000+14%
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 8845HS uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core 9 270H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR5x-7500 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 8845HS supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 96 GB 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen 7 8845HS) and Mobile platform (Core 9 270H).

FeatureRyzen 7 8845HSCore 9 270H
Socket
FP8
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR5x-7500
DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity
256 GB+167%
96 GB
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
20
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Advanced Features

Only the Core 9 270H has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 8845HS supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 8845HS) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core 9 270H). Both include integrated graphics Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 8845HS) and Intel Xe Graphics (96 EUs) (Core 9 270H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 8845HS targets Gaming, Core 9 270H targets Extreme Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 8845HS rivals Core i7-13700H; Core 9 270H rivals Ryzen 9 9900H.

FeatureRyzen 7 8845HSCore 9 270H
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 780M
Intel Xe Graphics (96 EUs)
Unlocked
No
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
No
Virtualization
AMD-V (SVM)
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Gaming
Extreme Gaming Laptop