Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
VS
Ryzen 9 8945HS

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Ryzen 9 8945HS

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

8 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2024
VS
AMD

Ryzen 9 8945HS

8 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2023

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 8845HS

#97
Xeon Silver 4314
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
101%
#98
Xeon W-1350
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
101%
#99
Xeon W-1370P
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
101%
#102
Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#106
Xeon Gold 6143
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
100%
#115
Xeon W-1370
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 9 8945HS delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS in both compute-intensive tasks (1.7% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightRyzen 7 PRO 8845HSRyzen 9 8945HS
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 (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 7 PRO 8845HSRyzen 9 8945HS
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 PRO 8845HS and Ryzen 9 8945HS

AMD

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.

AMD

Ryzen 9 8945HS

The Ryzen 9 8945HS 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 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 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: 29,584 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and Ryzen 9 8945HS share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 8945HS — a 1.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 8945HS (base: 3.8 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 9 8945HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 29,088 against the Ryzen 9 8945HS's 29,584 — a 1.7% lead for the Ryzen 9 8945HS. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,930 vs 17,200 (7.7% advantage for the Ryzen 9 8945HS). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,332 vs 2,686, a 14.1% lead for the Ryzen 9 8945HS that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,037 vs 13,283 (18.5% advantage for the Ryzen 9 8945HS). Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 8845HSRyzen 9 8945HS
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
8 / 16
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
5.2 GHz+2%
Base Clock
3.8 GHz
4 GHz+5%
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
1 MB (per core)
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Architecture
Hawk Point (2024−2025)
Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
PassMark
29,088
29,584+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi
15,930
17,200+8%
Geekbench 6 Single
2,332
2,686+15%
Geekbench 6 Multi
11,037
13,283+20%
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 8945HS uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. Both support up to 256 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) and FP7,FP8 (Ryzen 9 8945HS).

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 8845HSRyzen 9 8945HS
Socket
FP7
FP8
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5600
LPDDR5x-7500, DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity
256 GB
256 GB
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
20
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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 8945HS). Both include integrated graphics Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) and Radeon 780M (Ryzen 9 8945HS) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS targets Enterprise Performance Laptop, Ryzen 9 8945HS targets Premium Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS rivals Core i7-13700H; Ryzen 9 8945HS rivals Core Ultra 9 185H.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 8845HSRyzen 9 8945HS
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 780M
Radeon 780M
Unlocked
Yes
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V, SVM
AMD-V
Target Use
Enterprise Performance Laptop
Premium Performance Laptop