Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Core Ultra 9 185H
Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
Core Ultra 9 185H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 9 185H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO 8845HS and Core Ultra 9 185H
Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) 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: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 29,088 points. Launch price was $299.
Core Ultra 9 185H
The Core Ultra 9 185H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 22 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 29,360 points. Launch price was $640.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 9 185H offers 16 cores / 22 threads — the Core Ultra 9 185H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS versus 5.1 GHz on the Core Ultra 9 185H — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core Ultra 9 185H uses Meteor Lake-H (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 29,088 against the Core Ultra 9 185H's 29,360 — a 0.9% lead for the Core Ultra 9 185H. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,930 vs 18,030 (12.4% advantage for the Core Ultra 9 185H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,332 vs 2,700, a 14.6% lead for the Core Ultra 9 185H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,037 vs 17,000 (42.5% advantage for the Core Ultra 9 185H). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 9 185H.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 22+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.9 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 24 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point (2024−2025) | Meteor Lake-H (2023) |
| PassMark | 29,088 | 29,360 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,930 | 18,030+13% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,332 | 2,700+16% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,037 | 17,000+54% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 9 185H uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 PRO 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. PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) vs 28 (Core Ultra 9 185H) — the Core Ultra 9 185H offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) and Meteor Lake SoC (Core Ultra 9 185H).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | FCBGA2049 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5x-7467, DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+167% | 96 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 28+40% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core Ultra 9 185H). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) and Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) (Core Ultra 9 185H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS targets Enterprise Performance Laptop, Core Ultra 9 185H targets Mainstream Performance / AI Workloads. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS rivals Core i7-13700H; Core Ultra 9 185H rivals Ryzen 9 8945HS.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Enterprise Performance Laptop | Mainstream Performance / AI Workloads |
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