Ryzen 9 9950X vs Ryzen 9 7845HX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7845HX
2023
12 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
28.71
Ryzen 9 9950X
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
41.78
+45.5%

Ryzen 9 9950X outperforms Ryzen 9 7845HX by a considerable 46% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7845HX and Ryzen 9 9950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15958
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data65.16
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency49.4023.26
Architecture codenameDragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7845HX and Ryzen 9 9950X 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2432
Base clock speed3 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.2 GHz5.7 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyCCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm4 nm
Die size2x 71 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Number of transistors13,140 million16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7845HX and Ryzen 9 9950X 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
SocketFL1AM5
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7845HX and Ryzen 9 9950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, 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, SMESMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 7845HX and Ryzen 9 9950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7845HX and Ryzen 9 9950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7845HX and Ryzen 9 9950X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes2824

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 9 7845HX 28.71
Ryzen 9 9950X 41.78
+45.5%

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 9 7845HX 45597
Ryzen 9 9950X 66361
+45.5%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 9 7845HX 15068
Ryzen 9 9950X 23568
+56.4%

Blender(-)

Ryzen 9 7845HX 117
+51.9%
Ryzen 9 9950X 77

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen 9 7845HX 2008
Ryzen 9 9950X 2548
+26.9%

7-Zip Single

Ryzen 9 7845HX 7018
Ryzen 9 9950X 7852
+11.9%

7-Zip

Ryzen 9 7845HX 106033
Ryzen 9 9950X 160423
+51.3%

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen 9 7845HX 357
Ryzen 9 9950X 409
+14.6%

CrossMark Overall

Ryzen 9 7845HX 1992
Ryzen 9 9950X 2451
+23%

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Ryzen 9 7845HX 282
Ryzen 9 9950X 357
+26.6%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

Ryzen 9 7845HX 185
+56.8%
Ryzen 9 9950X 118

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

Ryzen 9 7845HX 12585
Ryzen 9 9950X 21383
+69.9%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

Ryzen 9 7845HX 2729
Ryzen 9 9950X 3408
+24.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 28.71 41.78
Integrated graphics card 2.85 1.98
Recency 4 January 2023 15 August 2024
Physical cores 12 16
Threads 24 32
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 170 Watt

Ryzen 9 7845HX has 43.9% faster integrated GPU, and 209.1% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9950X, on the other hand, has a 45.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

The Ryzen 9 9950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 7845HX in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen 9 7845HX is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 9950X is a desktop one.


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