Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($540) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (ZEN+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($540) |
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 Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
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.
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the ZEN+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 29,462 points. Launch price was $899.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X — a 14.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X uses ZEN+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 29,088 against the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X's 29,462 — a 1.3% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,930 vs 21,444 (29.5% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,332 vs 1,255, a 60.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,037 vs 8,814 (22.4% advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 32+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+16% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+9% | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 32 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-67% | 12 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point (2024−2025) | ZEN+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 29,088 | 29,462+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,930 | 21,444+35% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,332+86% | 1,255 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,037+25% | 8,814 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS versus DDR4-2933 on the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X — the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 256 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) vs 4 (Ryzen Threadripper 2950X). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) vs 64 (Ryzen Threadripper 2950X) — the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) and Socket TR4 / X399 (Ryzen Threadripper 2950X).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600+25% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 64+220% |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. 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 AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper 2950X). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS targets Enterprise Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS rivals Core i7-13700H.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Enterprise Performance Laptop | — |
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