Ryzen Threadripper 1950
VS
Ryzen 5 8645HS

Ryzen Threadripper 1950 vs Ryzen 5 8645HS

AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

16 Cores32 Thrd180 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2017
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 8645HS

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1950

#273
Core i9-9900X
MSRP: $989|Avg: $300
327%
#274
Core i7-9700K
MSRP: $385|Avg: $200
326%
#274
Ryzen 7 1800X
MSRP: $499|Avg: $120
148%
#275
Core i3-10320
MSRP: $154|Avg: $140
322%
#276
Core i5-9600KF
MSRP: $262|Avg: $150
321%
#277
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
MSRP: $180|Avg: $180
321%
#278
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $116
139%
#278
Core i7-14701TE
MSRP: $392|Avg: $390
319%
#279
Core i9-11900KF
MSRP: $513|Avg: $349
319%
#279
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
MSRP: $799|Avg: $265
131%
#280
Athlon Silver 3050GE
MSRP: $75|Avg: $65
316%
#280
Core i7-7820X
MSRP: $599|Avg: $198
130%
#281
Core i7-9700E
MSRP: $259|Avg: $180
316%
#282
Core i7-11700K
MSRP: $399|Avg: $350
315%
#283
Ryzen Threadripper 1920
MSRP: $799|Avg: $200
125%
#283
Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
MSRP: $329|Avg: $330
312%
#284
Core i7-14701E
MSRP: $392|Avg: $380
311%
#284
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $300
124%
#285
Core i5-10400
MSRP: $182|Avg: $175
310%
#286
Core i3-12100
MSRP: $122|Avg: $180
310%
#287
Core Ultra 9 285T
MSRP: $549|Avg: $549
304%
#288
Ryzen Threadripper 1950
MSRP: $999|Avg: $300
100%
#288
Core i5-12500TE
MSRP: $225|Avg: $225
302%
#289
Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
MSRP: $108|Avg: $70
300%
#290
Core i9-10900KF
MSRP: $509|Avg: $336
299%
#291
Core i9-7900X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $188
95%
#291
Core i9-14900T
MSRP: $549|Avg: $577
299%
#292
Core i5-13500T
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
299%
#293
Core i3-10300
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49
299%
#294
Core i9-7920X
MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236
89%
#294
Core i9-10900F
MSRP: $464|Avg: $300
299%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 8645HS

#101
Core i5-1350P
MSRP: $320|Avg: $250
105%
#102
Core i3-1220P
MSRP: $250|Avg: $150
104%
#107
Core Ultra 5 228V
MSRP: $295|Avg: $295
103%
#111
Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180
102%
#114
Ryzen 5 8645HS
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#119
Ryzen 7 PRO 250
MSRP: $400|Avg: $380
98%
#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
96%
#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
94%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 8645HS (2023) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightRyzen Threadripper 1950Ryzen 5 8645HS
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($300)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Quad-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightRyzen Threadripper 1950Ryzen 5 8645HS
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($300)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 Threadripper 1950 and Ryzen 5 8645HS

AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,077 points. Launch price was $299.

AMD

Ryzen 5 8645HS

The Ryzen 5 8645HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,257 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 5 8645HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8645HS — a 43.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8645HS (base: 3.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 1950 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 8645HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 scores 22,077 against the Ryzen 5 8645HS's 22,257 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 8645HS. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,780 vs 13,316 (34% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 1950). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,961 vs 2,574, a 27% lead for the Ryzen 5 8645HS that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,100 vs 10,675 (5.5% advantage for the Ryzen 5 8645HS). L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8645HS.

FeatureRyzen Threadripper 1950Ryzen 5 8645HS
Cores / Threads
16 / 32+167%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
3.2 GHz
5 GHz+56%
Base Clock
3.2 GHz
4.3 GHz+34%
L3 Cache
32 MB+100%
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
1 MB (per core)+100%
Process
14 nm
4 nm-71%
Architecture
Zen (2017−2020)
Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
PassMark
22,077
22,257
Cinebench R23 Multi
18,780+41%
13,316
Geekbench 6 Single
1,961
2,574+31%
Geekbench 6 Multi
10,100
10,675+6%
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950 uses the SP3r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 8645HS uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 versus LPDDR5x-7500 on the Ryzen 5 8645HS — the Ryzen 5 8645HS supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 8645HS supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Ryzen Threadripper 1950) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 8645HS). PCIe lanes: 64 (Ryzen Threadripper 1950) vs 20 (Ryzen 5 8645HS) — the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X399 (Ryzen Threadripper 1950) and SoC (Ryzen 5 8645HS).

FeatureRyzen Threadripper 1950Ryzen 5 8645HS
Socket
SP3r2
FP8
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2666
LPDDR5x-7500+25%
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
256 GB+100%
RAM Channels
4+100%
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
64+220%
20
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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 5 8645HS supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper 1950) vs AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 5 8645HS). The Ryzen 5 8645HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 760M), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper 1950 targets Workstation, Ryzen 5 8645HS targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper 1950 rivals Core i9-7960X; Ryzen 5 8645HS rivals Core i5-13500H.

FeatureRyzen Threadripper 1950Ryzen 5 8645HS
Integrated GPU
No
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 760M
Unlocked
Yes
No
AVX-512
No
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V
AMD-V (SVM)
Target Use
Workstation
Gaming