Ryzen AI Max 385 vs Ryzen 7 8745HX
Ryzen AI Max 385
Ryzen 7 8745HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 8745HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI Max 385 | Ryzen 7 8745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range (2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI Max 385 | Ryzen 7 8745HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 AI Max 385 and Ryzen 7 8745HX
Ryzen AI Max 385
The Ryzen AI Max 385 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 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: 32,274 points. Launch price was $499.
Ryzen 7 8745HX
The Ryzen 7 8745HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 April 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Dragon Range (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 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: 32,620 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen AI Max 385 and Ryzen 7 8745HX share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max 385 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8745HX — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8745HX (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen AI Max 385 uses the Strix Halo (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 8745HX uses Dragon Range (2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 32,274 against the Ryzen 7 8745HX's 32,620 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 8745HX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,500 vs 18,000 (8.7% advantage for the Ryzen 7 8745HX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,800 vs 2,700, a 3.6% lead for the Ryzen AI Max 385 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,000 vs 13,500 (3.6% advantage for the Ryzen AI Max 385). Both processors carry 32 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max 385 | Ryzen 7 8745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz | 5.1 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total) | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-20% | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Halo (2025) | Dragon Range (2025) |
| PassMark | 32,274 | 32,620+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,500 | 18,000+9% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,800+4% | 2,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,000+4% | 13,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI Max 385 uses the FP11 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 8745HX uses FL1 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR5x-8000 memory speed. The Ryzen AI Max 385 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Ryzen AI Max 385) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 8745HX). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen AI Max 385) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 8745HX) — the Ryzen 7 8745HX offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Strix Halo platform (Ryzen AI Max 385) and FL1 (Ryzen 7 8745HX).
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max 385 | Ryzen 7 8745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP11 | FL1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5x-8000 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 28+40% |
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 AMD-V virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 8050S (Ryzen AI Max 385) and Radeon 610M (Ryzen 7 8745HX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI Max 385 targets High-performance AI / Gaming Laptop, Ryzen 7 8745HX targets High-end Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI Max 385 rivals Core Ultra 9 285H; Ryzen 7 8745HX rivals Core i7-14700HX.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max 385 | Ryzen 7 8745HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 8050S | Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | High-performance AI / Gaming Laptop | High-end Gaming Laptop |
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