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.

Core i7-14650HX

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 55W instead of 65W, a 10W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1964 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics (32 EU), while Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (23,000 vs 23,200).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).

Ryzen 9 PRO 5945

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.2% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).

Trade-offs

❌18.2% higher power demand at 65W vs 55W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i7-14650HX moves to FCBGA1964 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-14650HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-14650HX

2024

Ryzen 9 PRO 5945

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 55W instead of 65W, a 10W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1964 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics (32 EU), while Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.2% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (23,000 vs 23,200).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).

Trade-offs

❌18.2% higher power demand at 65W vs 55W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i7-14650HX moves to FCBGA1964 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-14650HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 better than Core i7-14650HX?

Yes. Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 7.2% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.9% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 7.2% more average FPS across 49 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).

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

Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 7.2% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Core i7-14650HX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022) and a healthier platform with FCBGA1964 and DDR5 instead of AM4. 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.

Core i7-14650HX Benchmark Check

Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-14650HX	Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
1080p
low	262 FPS	164 FPS
medium	252 FPS	136 FPS
high	208 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	223 FPS	149 FPS
medium	191 FPS	119 FPS
high	152 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	152 FPS	83 FPS
medium	130 FPS	72 FPS
high	99 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	46 FPS

Open Core i7-14650HX Open Ryzen 9 PRO 5945

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-14650HX	Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
1080p
low	343 FPS	630 FPS
medium	293 FPS	544 FPS
high	246 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	224 FPS	381 FPS
1440p
low	298 FPS	524 FPS
medium	264 FPS	460 FPS
high	223 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	315 FPS
4K
low	176 FPS	307 FPS
medium	159 FPS	271 FPS
high	151 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	221 FPS

Open Core i7-14650HX Open Ryzen 9 PRO 5945

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-14650HX	Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
1080p
low	647 FPS	845 FPS
medium	529 FPS	670 FPS
high	466 FPS	586 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	494 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	676 FPS
medium	490 FPS	535 FPS
high	426 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	387 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	480 FPS
medium	373 FPS	398 FPS
high	338 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	289 FPS	293 FPS

Open Core i7-14650HX Open Ryzen 9 PRO 5945

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-14650HX	Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
1080p
low	865 FPS	864 FPS
medium	829 FPS	864 FPS
high	715 FPS	836 FPS
ultra	643 FPS	743 FPS
1440p
low	778 FPS	864 FPS
medium	694 FPS	757 FPS
high	599 FPS	661 FPS
ultra	528 FPS	566 FPS
4K
low	534 FPS	626 FPS
medium	484 FPS	557 FPS
high	432 FPS	490 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	423 FPS

Open Core i7-14650HX Open Ryzen 9 PRO 5945

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-14650HX and Ryzen 9 PRO 5945

Core i7-14650HX

The Core i7-14650HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,598 points. Launch price was $499.

Ryzen 9 PRO 5945

The Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 34,549 points. Launch price was $499.

⚡

Processing Power

The Core i7-14650HX packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-14650HX has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i7-14650HX versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-14650HX (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i7-14650HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-14650HX scores 34,598 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945's 34,549 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-14650HX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 23,000 vs 23,200 (0.9% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,770 vs 2,175, a 24.1% lead for the Core i7-14650HX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,930 vs 12,500 (17.7% advantage for the Core i7-14650HX). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-14650HX vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945.

Feature	Core i7-14650HX	Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+33%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+9%	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3 GHz+36%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	64 MB+113%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	34,598	34,549
Cinebench R23 Multi	23,000	23,200
Geekbench 6 Single	2,770+27%	2,175
Geekbench 6 Multi	14,930+19%	12,500

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Core i7-14650HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-14650HX versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 — the Core i7-14650HX supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-14650HX supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM770,WM790 (Core i7-14650HX) and X570,B550,A520,X470,B450 (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945).

Feature	Core i7-14650HX	Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
Socket	FCBGA1964	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+50%	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	20

🔧

Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-14650HX) vs AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945). The Core i7-14650HX includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (32 EU)), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-14650HX targets Gaming, Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 targets High-end Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-14650HX rivals Core i7-13700HX; Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 rivals Core i9-12900.