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Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS

8 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2024

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AMD

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

16 Cores32 Thrd120 WWMax: 5.7 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
8 / 16
29,088
0.0%
brand logoRyzen 5 PRO 4655G
brand logoRyzen AI 5 PRO 340
brand logoRyzen 7 6800HS
brand logoRyzen 7 5800
brand logoRyzen 9 5950X
brand logoRyzen 9 9955HX3D
brand logoRyzen Threadripper 3990X
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
16 / 32
62,323
+114.3%
brand logoRyzen 7 PRO 7745
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
brand logoRyzen 9 7900
brand logoRyzen AI Max+ 395
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
brand logoRyzen Threadripper 9960X
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

About PassMark

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

  • ✅Draws 45W instead of 120W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 7950X3D across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • ❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (15,930 vs 38,581).

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

2023

Why buy it

  • ✅Better for gaming: +16.0% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • ✅40% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Launch MSRP is still $699 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
  • ❌166.7% higher power demand at 120W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 9 7950X3D better than Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS?
Yes. Ryzen 9 7950X3D is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 16.0% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data, 142.2% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 114.3% higher PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.
Which one is better for gaming?
If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 9 7950X3D is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 16.0% more average FPS across 49 shared CPU game tests. It also has a big cache advantage at 128 MB vs 16 MB.
Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 9 7950X3D is the better fit. You are getting 142.2% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 700% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 16 MB).
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
Ryzen 9 7950X3D is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 9 7950X3D is at an unclear MSRP at $699 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 16.0% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (89.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 9 7950X3D is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 3D V-Cache and a much larger 128 MB L3 cache instead of 16 MB and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 8/16. That extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetRyzen 7 PRO 8845HSRyzen 9 7950X3D
1080p
low266 FPS291 FPS
medium240 FPS265 FPS
high205 FPS219 FPS
ultra176 FPS186 FPS
1440p
low233 FPS275 FPS
medium190 FPS227 FPS
high157 FPS177 FPS
ultra138 FPS156 FPS
4K
low158 FPS190 FPS
medium131 FPS156 FPS
high101 FPS120 FPS
ultra88 FPS107 FPS
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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetRyzen 7 PRO 8845HSRyzen 9 7950X3D
1080p
low487 FPS734 FPS
medium405 FPS627 FPS
high349 FPS465 FPS
ultra310 FPS393 FPS
1440p
low427 FPS602 FPS
medium374 FPS536 FPS
high322 FPS413 FPS
ultra273 FPS326 FPS
4K
low283 FPS338 FPS
medium259 FPS305 FPS
high244 FPS268 FPS
ultra209 FPS229 FPS
Open Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HSOpen Ryzen 9 7950X3D
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetRyzen 7 PRO 8845HSRyzen 9 7950X3D
1080p
low727 FPS1025 FPS
medium727 FPS1122 FPS
high727 FPS1062 FPS
ultra649 FPS875 FPS
1440p
low727 FPS936 FPS
medium636 FPS845 FPS
high547 FPS775 FPS
ultra463 FPS656 FPS
4K
low530 FPS574 FPS
medium459 FPS498 FPS
high408 FPS447 FPS
ultra343 FPS378 FPS
Open Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HSOpen Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Valorant

Valorant

PresetRyzen 7 PRO 8845HSRyzen 9 7950X3D
1080p
low727 FPS1082 FPS
medium727 FPS973 FPS
high727 FPS854 FPS
ultra727 FPS766 FPS
1440p
low727 FPS853 FPS
medium727 FPS751 FPS
high716 FPS659 FPS
ultra631 FPS569 FPS
4K
low619 FPS623 FPS
medium553 FPS555 FPS
high496 FPS493 FPS
ultra434 FPS426 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and Ryzen 9 7950X3D

AMD

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.

AMD

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 62,323 points. Launch price was $699.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS versus 5.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D — a 11.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D (base: 3.8 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 29,088 against the Ryzen 9 7950X3D's 62,323 — a 72.7% lead for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,930 vs 38,581 (83.1% advantage for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,332 vs 2,926, a 22.6% lead for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,037 vs 19,643 (56.1% advantage for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 8845HSRyzen 9 7950X3D
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
16 / 32+100%
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
5.7 GHz+12%
Base Clock
3.8 GHz
4.2 GHz+11%
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
128 MB (total)+700%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
1 MB (per core)
Process
4 nm-20%
5 nm, 6 nm
Architecture
Hawk Point (2024−2025)
Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark
29,088
62,323+114%
Cinebench R23 Multi
15,930
38,581+142%
Geekbench 6 Single
2,332
2,926+25%
Geekbench 6 Multi
11,037
19,643+78%
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS 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 7 PRO 8845HS) vs 28 (Ryzen 9 7950X3D) — the Ryzen 9 7950X3D offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) and AMD X670E,AMD X670,AMD B650E,AMD B650 (Ryzen 9 7950X3D).

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 8845HSRyzen 9 7950X3D
Socket
FP7
AM5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5600
DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
256 GB+100%
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
Yes
Yes
PCIe Lanes
20
28+40%
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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. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) vs true (Ryzen 9 7950X3D). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) and Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 9 7950X3D) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS targets Enterprise Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS rivals Core i7-13700H; Ryzen 9 7950X3D rivals Core i9-13900K.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 8845HSRyzen 9 7950X3D
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 780M
Radeon Graphics
Unlocked
Yes
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V, SVM
true
Target Use
Enterprise Performance Laptop
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