Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs Core i7-12850HX
Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Core i7-12850HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12850HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Core i7-12850HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-HX (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Core i7-12850HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO 8945HS and Core i7-12850HX
Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 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: 30,689 points. Launch price was $499.
Core i7-12850HX
The Core i7-12850HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 May 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 30,596 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-12850HX offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-12850HX has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-12850HX — a 8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS (base: 4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i7-12850HX uses Alder Lake-HX (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS scores 30,689 against the Core i7-12850HX's 30,596 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12850HX.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Core i7-12850HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 24+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+8% | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+90% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 25 MB (total)+56% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) | Alder Lake-HX (2022) |
| PassMark | 30,689 | 30,596 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,529 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,617 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,098 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-12850HX uses FCBGA1964 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Core i7-12850HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | FCBGA1964 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 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: AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12850HX). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 780M (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) and UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-12850HX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS targets Professional AI Business Laptop, Core i7-12850HX targets Mobile Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS rivals Core Ultra 9 185H.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Core i7-12850HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Professional AI Business Laptop | Mobile Workstation |
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