Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
VS
Core i7-14650HX

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 vs Core i7-14650HX

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Core i7-14650HX

16 Cores24 Thrd55 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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 Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

#56
Xeon E5-4667 v3
MSRP: $128|Avg: $128
138%
#59
Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
MSRP: $409|Avg: $450
131%
#60
Xeon Platinum 8571N
MSRP: $599|Avg: $418
131%
#61
Xeon Platinum 8270
MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A
131%
#62
EPYC 4464P
MSRP: $429|Avg: $450
126%
#63
EPYC 4345P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $329
126%
#64
EPYC 4344P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $314
123%
#65
EPYC 4364P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $334
117%
#66
EPYC 4585PX
MSRP: $699|Avg: $826
116%
#67
EPYC 4545P
MSRP: $549|Avg: $595
114%
#71
Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
MSRP: $400|Avg: $343
100%
#73
EPYC 4484PX
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
97%
#86
Xeon Platinum 8260
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-14650HX

#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
108%
#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
103%
#71
Core i7-14650HX
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
99%
#82
Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
96%
#83
Core i7-13700HX
MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A
95%
#86
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-14650HX in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightRyzen 7 PRO 7745Core i7-14650HX
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($343)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 7 PRO 7745Core i7-14650HX
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($343)
More affordable ($0)

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 PRO 7745 and Core i7-14650HX

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,827 points. Launch price was $499.

Intel

Core i7-14650HX

The Core i7-14650HX 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 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,598 points. Launch price was $499.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-14650HX offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-14650HX has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i7-14650HX — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Core i7-14650HX uses Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 scores 34,827 against the Core i7-14650HX's 34,598 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-14650HX.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 7745Core i7-14650HX
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
16 / 24+100%
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz+4%
5.1 GHz
Base Clock
3.8 GHz+73%
2.2 GHz
L3 Cache
32 MB (total)+7%
30 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)+100%
Process
5 nm-29%
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Raphael (2023−2025)
Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)
PassMark
34,827
34,598
Cinebench R23 Multi
23,000
Geekbench 6 Single
2,770
Geekbench 6 Multi
14,930
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-14650HX uses FCBGA1964 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 versus DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-14650HX — the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-14650HX supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745) vs 20 (Core i7-14650HX) — the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745) and HM770,WM790 (Core i7-14650HX).

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 7745Core i7-14650HX
Socket
AM5
FCBGA1964
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0
PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed
5200+103900%
DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity
128
192 GB+157286300%
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
24+20%
20
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, IOMMU (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-14650HX). Both include integrated graphics AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745) and UHD Graphics (32 EU) (Core i7-14650HX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-14650HX targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 rivals Core i7-13700; Core i7-14650HX rivals Core i7-13700HX.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 7745Core i7-14650HX
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon Graphics
UHD Graphics (32 EU)
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
Yes
No
Virtualization
AMD-V, IOMMU
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Gaming