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Ryzen 9 7845HX
Core i9-14900
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 7845HX
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-14900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 7845HX | Core i9-14900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($589) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 7845HX | Core i9-14900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($589) |
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 9 7845HX and Core i9-14900
Ryzen 9 7845HX
The Ryzen 9 7845HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 44,940 points. Launch price was $499.
Core i9-14900
The Core i9-14900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 24 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 45,321 points. Launch price was $549.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 7845HX packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i9-14900 offers 24 cores / 32 threads — the Core i9-14900 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7845HX versus 5.6 GHz on the Core i9-14900 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Core i9-14900 (base: 3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 9 7845HX uses the Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm), while the Core i9-14900 uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 44,940 against the Core i9-14900's 45,321 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i9-14900. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 26,654 vs 36,000 (29.8% advantage for the Core i9-14900). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,697 vs 3,000, a 10.6% lead for the Core i9-14900 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,039 vs 20,000 (28.3% advantage for the Core i9-14900). L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7845HX vs 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-14900.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7845HX | Core i9-14900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 24 / 32+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.6 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+50% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+78% | 36 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm-29% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 44,940 | 45,321 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 26,654 | 36,000+35% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,697 | 3,000+11% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,039 | 20,000+33% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 7845HX uses the FL1 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i9-14900 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The Core i9-14900 supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 9 7845HX) vs 20 (Core i9-14900) — the Ryzen 9 7845HX offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FL1 (Ryzen 9 7845HX) and H610,B660,Z690,B760,Z790 (Core i9-14900).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7845HX | Core i9-14900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FL1 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 192 GB+200% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 7845HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 9 7845HX supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 9 7845HX) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-14900). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 610M (Ryzen 9 7845HX) and UHD 770 (Core i9-14900) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 7845HX targets High-end Gaming / Content Creation, Core i9-14900 targets Enthusiast. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 7845HX rivals Core i9-13900HX; Core i9-14900 rivals Ryzen 9 7900.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7845HX | Core i9-14900 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 610M | UHD 770 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | High-end Gaming / Content Creation | Enthusiast |
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