Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs Core Ultra 7 255H
Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Core Ultra 7 255H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 255H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Core Ultra 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-H (2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Core Ultra 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra 7 255H
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 Ultra 7 255H
The Core Ultra 7 255H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-H (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): 26 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 30,932 points. Launch price was $514.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 255H offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Core Ultra 7 255H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS versus 5.1 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 255H — a 1.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS (base: 4 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Core Ultra 7 255H uses Arrow Lake-H (2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS scores 30,689 against the Core Ultra 7 255H's 30,932 — a 0.8% lead for the Core Ultra 7 255H. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,617 vs 2,800, a 6.8% lead for the Core Ultra 7 255H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,098 vs 15,700 (18.1% advantage for the Core Ultra 7 255H). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs 24 MB on the Core Ultra 7 255H.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Core Ultra 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+2% | 5.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz | 4.4 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 24 MB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 4 nm-20% | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) | Arrow Lake-H (2025) |
| PassMark | 30,689 | 30,932 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,529 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,617 | 2,800+7% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,098 | 15,700+20% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 7 255H uses FCBGA2049 (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. PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) vs 28 (Core Ultra 7 255H) — the Core Ultra 7 255H offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) and HM870,WM880 (Core Ultra 7 255H).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Core Ultra 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | FCBGA2049 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 28+40% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 7 255H). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 780M (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) and Intel Arc Graphics 140T (Core Ultra 7 255H) — 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 Ultra 7 255H targets High-End Laptop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS rivals Core Ultra 9 185H.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Core Ultra 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | Intel Arc Graphics 140T |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Professional AI Business Laptop | High-End Laptop |
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