Ultra 5 228V vs Ryzen 9 7945HX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7945HX
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
34.42
+174%
Core Ultra 5 228V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.55

Ryzen 9 7945HX outperforms Core Ultra 5 228V by a whopping 174% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7945HX and Core Ultra 5 228V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking111620
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Power efficiency59.2369.86
Architecture codenameDragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7945HX and Core Ultra 5 228V 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads328
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyCCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm3 nm
Die size2x 71 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors13,140 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7945HX and Core Ultra 5 228V 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
SocketFL1Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7945HX and Core Ultra 5 228V. 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, SMEno data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 9 7945HX and Core Ultra 5 228V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 7945HX and Core Ultra 5 228V are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7945HX and Core Ultra 5 228V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon 610M (400 - 2200 MHz)Arc 130V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7945HX and Core Ultra 5 228V.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes284

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 7945HX 34.42
+174%
Ultra 5 228V 12.55

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 7945HX 54668
+174%
Ultra 5 228V 19930

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 34.42 12.55
Recency 4 January 2023 24 September 2024
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 32 8
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 17 Watt

Ryzen 9 7945HX has a 174.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Ultra 5 228V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 223.5% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7945HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 228V in performance tests.


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