Ryzen 9 7945HX vs i7-9800X

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-9800X
2018
8 cores / 16 threads, 165 Watt
11.39
Ryzen 9 7945HX
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
34.45
+202%

Ryzen 9 7945HX outperforms Core i7-9800X by a whopping 202% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-9800X and Ryzen 9 7945HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking684110
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.24no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency6.5359.28
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
Release date19 October 2018 (6 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$589no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-9800X and Ryzen 9 7945HX 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1632
Base clock speed3.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier38no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16.5 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmCCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm
Die sizeno data2x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-9800X and Ryzen 9 7945HX 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066FL1
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-9800X and Ryzen 9 7945HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SME
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-9800X and Ryzen 9 7945HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-9800X and Ryzen 9 7945HX are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-9800X and Ryzen 9 7945HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon 610M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-9800X and Ryzen 9 7945HX.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes4428

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. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-9800X 11.39
Ryzen 9 7945HX 34.45
+202%

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.

i7-9800X 18090
Ryzen 9 7945HX 54718
+202%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-9800X 1382
Ryzen 9 7945HX 2734
+97.8%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-9800X 7374
Ryzen 9 7945HX 15891
+116%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.39 34.45
Recency 19 October 2018 4 January 2023
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 16 32
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 55 Watt

Ryzen 9 7945HX has a 202.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 200% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7945HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-9800X in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-9800X is a desktop processor while Ryzen 9 7945HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-9800X and Ryzen 9 7945HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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