Ryzen 9 7945HX3D vs Ryzen 7 7840H

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 7840H
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 35 Watt
17.80
Ryzen 9 7945HX3D
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
36.15
+103%

Ryzen 9 7945HX3D outperforms Ryzen 7 7840H by a whopping 103% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 7840H and Ryzen 9 7945HX3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking34999
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Seriesno dataAMD Dragon Range (Zen 4, Ryzen 7045)
Power efficiency48.1362.20
Architecture codenamePhoenix (2023−2024)Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
Release dateJanuary 2023 (1 year ago)27 July 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 7840H and Ryzen 9 7945HX3D 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 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz5.4 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm5 nm
Die size178 mm22x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data89 °C
Number of transistors25,000 million17,840 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 7840H and Ryzen 9 7945HX3D 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
SocketFP8FL1
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 7840H and Ryzen 9 7945HX3D. 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 Ryzen 7 7840H and Ryzen 9 7945HX3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 7840H and Ryzen 9 7945HX3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600DDR5-5200

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon 780MAMD Radeon 610M (400 - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 7840H and Ryzen 9 7945HX3D.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2028

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.

Ryzen 7 7840H 17.80
Ryzen 9 7945HX3D 36.15
+103%

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.

Ryzen 7 7840H 28269
Ryzen 9 7945HX3D 57430
+103%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.80 36.15
Integrated graphics card 18.32 2.85
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 16 32
Chip lithography 4 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 55 Watt

Ryzen 7 7840H has 542.8% faster integrated GPU, a 25% more advanced lithography process, and 57.1% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, on the other hand, has a 103.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Ryzen 9 7945HX3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 7840H in performance tests.


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