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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +63.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅50% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen AI 9 HX 375.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $400 MSRP, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (34,585 vs 34,827).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 7745.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

2023

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +63.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅50% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen AI 9 HX 375.

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $400 MSRP, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (34,585 vs 34,827).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 7745.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 better than Ryzen AI 9 HX 375?

Yes. Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 63.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.7% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 63.5% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is at an unclear MSRP at $400 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 63.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (87.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
1080p
low	248 FPS	245 FPS
medium	231 FPS	230 FPS
high	200 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	216 FPS
medium	183 FPS	184 FPS
high	152 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	152 FPS	150 FPS
medium	127 FPS	128 FPS
high	99 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
1080p
low	616 FPS	261 FPS
medium	516 FPS	220 FPS
high	427 FPS	194 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	525 FPS	232 FPS
medium	461 FPS	203 FPS
high	387 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	331 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	308 FPS	154 FPS
medium	276 FPS	140 FPS
high	259 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	115 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
1080p
low	871 FPS	738 FPS
medium	871 FPS	587 FPS
high	871 FPS	508 FPS
ultra	871 FPS	429 FPS
1440p
low	871 FPS	661 FPS
medium	870 FPS	533 FPS
high	788 FPS	455 FPS
ultra	656 FPS	388 FPS
4K
low	581 FPS	482 FPS
medium	499 FPS	403 FPS
high	449 FPS	359 FPS
ultra	379 FPS	301 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
1080p
low	871 FPS	865 FPS
medium	871 FPS	809 FPS
high	871 FPS	694 FPS
ultra	847 FPS	625 FPS
1440p
low	871 FPS	757 FPS
medium	871 FPS	680 FPS
high	765 FPS	583 FPS
ultra	646 FPS	515 FPS
4K
low	680 FPS	518 FPS
medium	599 FPS	473 FPS
high	530 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	369 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 and Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,827 points. Launch price was $499.

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,585 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 scores 34,827 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375's 34,585 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	12 / 24+50%
Boost Clock	5.3 GHz+4%	5.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+90%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+100%	16 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm	4 nm-20%
Architecture	Raphael (2023−2025)	Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024)
PassMark	34,827	34,585
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	22,246
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,865
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	15,100

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 versus LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 — the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745) vs 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) — the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745) and SoC (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375).

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
Socket	AM5	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	5200+103900%	LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	128	256 GB+209715100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	24+50%	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, IOMMU (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745) and Radeon 890M (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 targets AI-Notebook. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 rivals Core i7-13700; Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 rivals Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics	Radeon 890M
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, IOMMU	AMD-V, AMD-Vi
Target Use	—	AI-Notebook

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 launched at $400 MSRP, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 debuted at $0. On MSRP ($400 vs $0), the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is $400 cheaper.