Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ryzen 9 7945HX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7945HX
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
34.46
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
62.18
+80.4%

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X outperforms Ryzen 9 7945HX by an impressive 80% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7945HX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11114
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data21.87
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency59.2916.81
Architecture codenameDragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$2,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7945HX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads3264
Base clock speed2.5 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyCCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm5 nm
Die size2x 71 mm24x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors13,140 million26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7945HX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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
SocketFL1sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7945HX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. 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++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 7945HX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7945HX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. 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)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7945HX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes2848

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 34.46
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 62.18
+80.4%

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 54737
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 98775
+80.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 34.46 62.18
Recency 4 January 2023 19 October 2023
Physical cores 16 32
Threads 32 64
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 350 Watt

Ryzen 9 7945HX has 536.4% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, on the other hand, has a 80.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 months, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 7945HX in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen 9 7945HX is a notebook processor while Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a desktop one.


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