Ryzen 9 8945HX vs EPYC Embedded 8224P

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC Embedded 8224P
2023
24 cores / 48 threads, 160 Watt
29.38
Ryzen 9 8945HX
2025
16 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
30.77
+4.7%

Ryzen 9 8945HX outperforms EPYC Embedded 8224P by a small 5% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking192175
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency7.3522.38
DesignerAMDAMD
ManufacturerTSMCTSMC
Architecture codenameSiena (2023−2024)Dragon Range (2025)
Release date18 September 2023 (1 year ago)23 April 2025 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

EPYC Embedded 8224P and Ryzen 9 8945HX basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads4832
Base clock speed2.55 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5.4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm5 nm
Die size2x 73 mm22x 71 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)75 °Cno data
Number of transistors17,750 million13,140 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC Embedded 8224P and Ryzen 9 8945HX compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketSP6FL1
Power consumption (TDP)160 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC Embedded 8224P and Ryzen 9 8945HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC Embedded 8224P and Ryzen 9 8945HX are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC Embedded 8224P and Ryzen 9 8945HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon 610M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC Embedded 8224P and Ryzen 9 8945HX.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes9628

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating.

EPYC Embedded 8224P 29.38
Ryzen 9 8945HX 30.77
+4.7%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

EPYC Embedded 8224P 48873
Ryzen 9 8945HX 51182
+4.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 29.38 30.77
Recency 18 September 2023 23 April 2025
Physical cores 24 16
Threads 48 32
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 55 Watt

EPYC Embedded 8224P has 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Ryzen 9 8945HX, on the other hand, has a 4.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 190.9% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX.

Be aware that EPYC Embedded 8224P is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 8945HX is a notebook one.

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