Ryzen 5 8500G vs Ryzen 9 7945HX3D

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7945HX3D
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
36.14
+164%
Ryzen 5 8500G
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.70

Ryzen 9 7945HX3D outperforms Ryzen 5 8500G by a whopping 164% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7945HX3D and Ryzen 5 8500G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking99547
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesAMD Dragon Range (Zen 4, Ryzen 7045)no data
Power efficiency62.1519.93
Architecture codenameDragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024)Phoenix2 (2024)
Release date27 July 2023 (1 year ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$229

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7945HX3D and Ryzen 5 8500G 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads3212
Base clock speed2.3 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz5 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm4 nm
Die size2x 71 mm2137 mm2
Maximum core temperature89 °Cno data
Number of transistors17,840 million20,900 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7945HX3D and Ryzen 5 8500G 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 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7945HX3D and Ryzen 5 8500G. 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 9 7945HX3D and Ryzen 5 8500G are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7945HX3D and Ryzen 5 8500G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon 610M (400 - 2200 MHz)AMD Radeon 740M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7945HX3D and Ryzen 5 8500G.

PCIe version5.04.0
PCI Express lanes2814

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 7945HX3D 36.14
+164%
Ryzen 5 8500G 13.70

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 7945HX3D 57404
+164%
Ryzen 5 8500G 21757

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 36.14 13.70
Integrated graphics card 2.85 8.29
Recency 27 July 2023 8 January 2024
Physical cores 16 6
Threads 32 12
Chip lithography 5 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 9 7945HX3D has a 163.8% higher aggregate performance score, 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads, and 18.2% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 8500G, on the other hand, has 190.9% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 5 months, and a 25% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 7945HX3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 8500G in performance tests.


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