Ryzen 7 8845HS
VS
Core i5-14500HX

Ryzen 7 8845HS vs Core i5-14500HX

AMD

Ryzen 7 8845HS

8 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Core i5-14500HX

14 Cores20 Thrd0 WWMax: 4.9 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 i5-14500HX

#36
Core i5-11500B
MSRP: $185|Avg: $185
110%
#42
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A
104%
#48
Core i5-14500HX
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
98%
#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 8845HS delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-14500HX in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightRyzen 7 8845HSCore i5-14500HX
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower 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-HX Refresh (2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 7 8845HSCore i5-14500HX
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 i5-14500HX

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 i5-14500HX

The Core i5-14500HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 28,383 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 8845HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-14500HX offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i5-14500HX has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8845HS versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i5-14500HX — a 4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8845HS (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 8845HS uses the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i5-14500HX uses Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 8845HS scores 28,470 against the Core i5-14500HX's 28,383 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 8845HS. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,500 vs 2,409, a 3.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 8845HS that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,250 vs 13,150 (7.1% advantage for the Core i5-14500HX). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8845HS vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-14500HX.

FeatureRyzen 7 8845HSCore i5-14500HX
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
14 / 20+75%
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz+4%
4.9 GHz
Base Clock
3.8 GHz+46%
2.6 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
24 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)+100%
Process
4 nm-43%
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)
PassMark
28,470
28,383
Cinebench R23 Multi
17,500
Geekbench 6 Single
2,500+4%
2,409
Geekbench 6 Multi
12,250
13,150+7%
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 8845HS uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-14500HX uses FCBGA1964 (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 192 GB 28.6% 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 HM770 (Core i5-14500HX).

FeatureRyzen 7 8845HSCore i5-14500HX
Socket
FP8
FCBGA1964
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR5x-7500
DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity
256 GB+33%
192 GB
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
20
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Advanced Features

Only the Core i5-14500HX 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 i5-14500HX). Both include integrated graphics Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 8845HS) and Intel UHD Graphics (Core i5-14500HX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 8845HS targets Gaming, Core i5-14500HX targets Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 8845HS rivals Core i7-13700H.

FeatureRyzen 7 8845HSCore i5-14500HX
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 780M
Intel UHD Graphics
Unlocked
No
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
No
Virtualization
AMD-V (SVM)
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Gaming
Gaming Laptop