Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Ryzen 9 7845HX
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Ryzen 9 7845HX
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 7845HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($486) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($486) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 7950X3D and Ryzen 9 7845HX
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 62,323 points. Launch price was $699.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 9 7845HX offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7845HX — a 9.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D (base: 4.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Ryzen 9 7845HX uses Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D scores 62,323 against the Ryzen 9 7845HX's 44,940 — a 32.4% lead for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 38,581 vs 26,654 (36.6% advantage for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,926 vs 2,697, a 8.1% lead for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 19,643 vs 15,039 (26.5% advantage for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D). L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7845HX.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+33% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 5.7 GHz+10% | 5.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.2 GHz+40% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total)+100% | 64 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm, 6 nm | CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 62,323+39% | 44,940 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 38,581+45% | 26,654 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,926+8% | 2,697 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 19,643+31% | 15,039 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 7845HX uses FL1 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The Ryzen 9 7950X3D supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 28 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD X670E,AMD X670,AMD B650E,AMD B650 (Ryzen 9 7950X3D) and FL1 (Ryzen 9 7845HX).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | FL1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 28 |
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: true (Ryzen 9 7950X3D) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 7845HX). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 9 7950X3D) and Radeon 610M (Ryzen 9 7845HX) — 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. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 7950X3D rivals Core i9-13900K; Ryzen 9 7845HX rivals Core i9-13900HX.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Ryzen 9 7845HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics | Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | High-end Gaming / Content Creation |
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