Ryzen 9 8945HX vs Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Ryzen 9 8945HX
Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 8945HX
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 8945HX | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range (2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 8945HX | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Ryzen AI Max+ 395
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.
Ryzen AI Max+ 395
The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2025-01-01. It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 55,025 points. Launch price was $450.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 9 8945HX and Ryzen AI Max+ 395 share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen 9 8945HX versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 8945HX (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 9 8945HX uses the Dragon Range (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses Strix Halo (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 8945HX scores 53,211 against the Ryzen AI Max+ 395's 55,025 — a 3.4% lead for the Ryzen AI Max+ 395. Both processors carry 64 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8945HX | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+6% | 5.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total) | 64 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm-20% |
| Architecture | Dragon Range (2025) | Strix Halo (2025) |
| PassMark | 53,211 | 55,025+3% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 8945HX uses the FL1 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the Ryzen 9 8945HX versus 8000 on the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 — the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 supports 35.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 supports up to 128 of RAM compared to 96 — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 9 8945HX) vs 4 (Ryzen AI Max+ 395). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 9 8945HX) vs 16 (Ryzen AI Max+ 395) — the Ryzen 9 8945HX offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FL1 (Ryzen 9 8945HX) and FP11 (Ryzen AI Max+ 395).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8945HX | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FL1 | FP11 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5600 | 8000+43% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 96 | 128+33% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon 610M (Ryzen 9 8945HX) and AMD Radeon 8060S (Ryzen AI Max+ 395) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 8945HX rivals Core Ultra 9 275HX; Ryzen AI Max+ 395 rivals Core Ultra 9 285HX.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8945HX | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon 610M | AMD Radeon 8060S |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
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