Ryzen 9 8945HX vs Core i7-14700KF
Ryzen 9 8945HX
Core i7-14700KF
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 8945HX
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-14700KF
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 8945HX | Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($260) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range (2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 8945HX | Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($260) |
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 8945HX and Core i7-14700KF
Ryzen 9 8945HX
The Ryzen 9 8945HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2025-04-01. It is based on the Dragon Range (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 53,211 points. Launch price was $700.
Core i7-14700KF
The Core i7-14700KF is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 October 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 20 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 52,231 points. Launch price was $384.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 8945HX packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Core i7-14700KF offers 20 cores / 28 threads — the Core i7-14700KF has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen 9 8945HX versus 5.6 GHz on the Core i7-14700KF — a 3.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-14700KF (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 9 8945HX uses the Dragon Range (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Core i7-14700KF uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 8945HX scores 53,211 against the Core i7-14700KF's 52,231 — a 1.9% lead for the Ryzen 9 8945HX. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 8945HX vs 33 MB (total) on the Core i7-14700KF.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8945HX | Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 20 / 28+25% |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+94% | 33 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 5 nm-29% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Dragon Range (2025) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 53,211+2% | 52,231 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 36,245 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,921 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 19,560 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 8945HX uses the FL1 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-14700KF uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the Ryzen 9 8945HX versus DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-14700KF — the Ryzen 9 8945HX supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-14700KF supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 96 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 9 8945HX) vs 20 (Core i7-14700KF) — the Ryzen 9 8945HX offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FL1 (Ryzen 9 8945HX) and LGA1700 (Core i7-14700KF).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8945HX | Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FL1 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5600+111900% | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 96 | 192 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
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: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (Ryzen 9 8945HX) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-14700KF). The Ryzen 9 8945HX includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon 610M), while the Core i7-14700KF requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 8945HX rivals Core Ultra 9 275HX.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8945HX | Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon 610M | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
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