Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Ryzen 9 7940H

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.

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 8845HS

2024

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (2,332 vs 2,646).
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (15,930 vs 17,200).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Ryzen 9 7940H

2023

Why buy it

✅+13.5% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

2024

Ryzen 9 7940H

2023

Why buy it

✅+13.5% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (2,332 vs 2,646).
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (15,930 vs 17,200).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 9 7940H better than Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS?

Yes. Ryzen 9 7940H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 0.2% higher PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 9 7940H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 0.6% 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 9 7940H is the better fit. You are getting 8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 9 7940H still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 9 7940H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 0.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 8845HS Benchmark Check

Ryzen 9 7940H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Ryzen 9 7940H
1080p
low	266 FPS	268 FPS
medium	240 FPS	241 FPS
high	205 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	233 FPS	234 FPS
medium	190 FPS	191 FPS
high	157 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	158 FPS	160 FPS
medium	131 FPS	132 FPS
high	101 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	89 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Ryzen 9 7940H
1080p
low	487 FPS	502 FPS
medium	405 FPS	417 FPS
high	349 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	310 FPS	319 FPS
1440p
low	427 FPS	439 FPS
medium	374 FPS	385 FPS
high	322 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	273 FPS	282 FPS
4K
low	283 FPS	291 FPS
medium	259 FPS	267 FPS
high	244 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	216 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Ryzen 9 7940H
1080p
low	727 FPS	729 FPS
medium	727 FPS	729 FPS
high	727 FPS	729 FPS
ultra	649 FPS	650 FPS
1440p
low	727 FPS	729 FPS
medium	636 FPS	637 FPS
high	547 FPS	548 FPS
ultra	463 FPS	464 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	534 FPS
medium	459 FPS	460 FPS
high	408 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	344 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Ryzen 9 7940H
1080p
low	727 FPS	729 FPS
medium	727 FPS	729 FPS
high	727 FPS	729 FPS
ultra	727 FPS	729 FPS
1440p
low	727 FPS	729 FPS
medium	727 FPS	729 FPS
high	716 FPS	716 FPS
ultra	631 FPS	631 FPS
4K
low	619 FPS	619 FPS
medium	553 FPS	553 FPS
high	496 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	434 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and Ryzen 9 7940H

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 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: 29,088 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 9 7940H

The Ryzen 9 7940H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (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: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600. Passmark benchmark score: 29,151 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and Ryzen 9 7940H share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7940H — a 1.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7940H (base: 3.8 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 9 7940H uses Phoenix (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 29,088 against the Ryzen 9 7940H's 29,151 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 9 7940H. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,930 vs 17,200 (7.7% advantage for the Ryzen 9 7940H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,332 vs 2,646, a 12.6% lead for the Ryzen 9 7940H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,037 vs 13,495 (20% advantage for the Ryzen 9 7940H). Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Ryzen 9 7940H
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz	5.2 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3.8 GHz	4 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm	4 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point (2024−2025)	Phoenix (2023−2024)
PassMark	29,088	29,151
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,930	17,200+8%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,332	2,646+13%
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,037	13,495+22%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 7940H uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. Both support up to 256 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) and FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 9 7940H).

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Ryzen 9 7940H
Socket	FP7	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB	256 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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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, SVM virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) and Radeon 780M (Ryzen 9 7940H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS targets Enterprise Performance Laptop, Ryzen 9 7940H targets High-performance Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS rivals Core i7-13700H; Ryzen 9 7940H rivals Core i9-13900H.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS	Ryzen 9 7940H
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Radeon 780M	Radeon 780M
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, SVM	AMD-V, SVM
Target Use	Enterprise Performance Laptop	High-performance Gaming Laptop