AMD Ryzen 7 7700 vs AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 are both 8-core, 16-thread Zen 4 parts, but they serve entirely different segments: one is a 45 W mobile processor for thin-and-light laptops, the other a 65 W desktop chip for mainstream AM5 builds. Despite sharing core counts and architecture, their benchmark profiles diverge dramatically, with the desktop part winning 12 of 15 head-to-head tests while the mobile chip takes three decisive victories in Cinebench. The data reveals that raw core count is not destiny, and that power envelope, cache, and platform integration matter more than the nameplate suggests.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result is the Cinebench R23 multicore test, where the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 24,565 against the Ryzen 7 7700's 18,760. That is a 30.9% advantage for the mobile part, a remarkable outcome given the 7700's higher 65 W TDP and desktop cooling headroom. The pattern repeats in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the PRO 8845HS posts 3,468 versus 1,930, a 79.7% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core also favors the PRO 8845HS, 349 to 308, a 13.3% margin. These three wins are not marginal; they are substantial, suggesting the mobile chip's boost behavior and memory subsystem give it an edge in short, bursty workloads.

Every other head-to-head benchmark goes to the Ryzen 7 7700, often by wide margins. The largest gap is in PassMark extended instructions, where the 7700 scores 96,902 against the PRO 8845HS's 25,434, a 73.8% deficit for the mobile part. Random string sorting shows a similar chasm: 101,836 versus 41,867, a 58.9% difference. Find prime numbers favors the desktop chip 197 to 87, a 55.8% lead. These are not subtle differences; they indicate that the 7700's larger L3 cache and higher sustained clocks translate into massive throughput advantages for instruction-heavy and memory-latency-sensitive tasks.

The middle tier of results shows consistent but less extreme wins for the 7700. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the desktop part leads 3,047 to 2,476, an 18.7% margin. PassMark multithread gives the 7700 a 34,470 to 28,572 win, a 17.1% advantage. Physics simulation favors the 7700 by 29.8% (1,978 versus 1,389). Data compression and encryption both go to the 7700, with 15.1% and 14.1% leads respectively. Floating-point math and integer math are closer, with the 7700 ahead by 11% and 11.5%. Even single-threaded PassMark, where the PRO 8845HS won Cinebench, goes to the 7700 at 4,063 versus 3,762, a 7.4% edge.

The overall pattern is clear: the 7700 dominates in sustained, multi-threaded, and instruction-heavy workloads, while the PRO 8845HS wins only in Cinebench's specific rendering and single-core tests. The average benchmark scores reflect this, with the 7700 at 40,081 and the PRO 8845HS at 39,325. Both sit in the 86th and 87th percentiles of all CPUs, respectively, so neither is a slouch. But the deltaPct values from their nearest rivals—the PRO 8845HS within 0.7% of the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, and the 7700 within 0.6% of the Intel Core i9-13905H—show that each part is finely positioned in its own performance tier.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on Zen 4 architecture, but they are fabricated on different process nodes. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses TSMC's 4 nm node, while the Ryzen 7 7700 uses TSMC's 5 nm node. This is a meaningful difference for transistor density and power efficiency, though the PRO 8845HS's 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die versus the 7700's 6,570 million on 71 mm² shows how the mobile chip integrates far more logic—likely the Radeon 780M iGPU and other SoC components—into a larger physical package.

The cache hierarchy is where the 7700 pulls ahead. Both parts have 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, but the L3 cache differs: the PRO 8845HS has 16 MB shared, while the 7700 has 32 MB shared. That extra 16 MB of L3 directly explains the 7700's dominance in PassMark extended instructions, random string sorting, and prime number finding, all of which are cache-sensitive. The PRO 8845HS's smaller L3 is a consequence of its mobile power budget and die area allocation.

Platform support diverges sharply. The PRO 8845HS uses AMD Socket FP7 and is a mobile part, while the 7700 uses AMD Socket AM5 for desktop. The 7700 has a 65 W TDP versus the PRO 8845HS's 45 W, but the desktop part also has a higher boost clock: 5.30 GHz versus 5.10 GHz. Base clocks are identical at 3.80 GHz. The 7700 supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), whereas the PRO 8845HS is limited to PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. Memory bandwidth favors the mobile chip slightly at 89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s, though both are dual-channel DDR5 with ECC support.

The integrated graphics differ significantly: the PRO 8845HS packs the Radeon 780M, a high-end iGPU for mobile parts, while the 7700 has a basic "Radeon Graphics" solution. The 7700 also has an unlocked multiplier, making it overclockable, whereas the PRO 8845HS is locked. The 7700 launched in January 2023 with a $329 launch MSRP; the PRO 8845HS arrived in April 2024 with no listed MSRP. The 7700's part number is 100-000000592, while the PRO 8845HS has two part numbers: 100-000001316 (FP7r2) and 100-000001387 (FP7).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 boosts to 5.30 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS boosts to 5.10 GHz. Both have a base clock of 3.80 GHz.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS have more L3 cache than the Ryzen 7 7700?

A: No, the opposite is true. The 7700 has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, while the PRO 8845HS has only 16 MB. Both have 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core.

Q: Which processor wins in PassMark data encryption?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 wins with a score of 23,858 versus the PRO 8845HS's 20,487, a 14.1% lead.

Q: Can the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS be overclocked?

A: No, the multiplier is locked on the PRO 8845HS. The Ryzen 7 7700 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two chips?

A: The PRO 8845HS is fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm node, while the 7700 uses TSMC's 5 nm node. The PRO 8845HS also has a larger die (178 mm²) and more transistors (25,000 million) than the 7700 (71 mm², 6,570 million).

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40,081, compared to the PRO 8845HS's 39,325. The 7700 also ranks at the 87th percentile versus the PRO 8845HS's 86th.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 |

|---|---|---|

| Series | 8000 series | 7000 series |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.30 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | AMD Socket AM5 |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Raphael |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | 6,570 million |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | 71 mm² |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 32 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 83.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 5, 24 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 780M | Radeon Graphics |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2024-04-15 | 2023-01-13 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $329 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Part Number | 100-000001316 (FP7r2), 100-000001387 (FP7) | 100-000000592 |

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split: the Ryzen 7 7700 is the superior processor for sustained, cache-heavy, and multi-threaded desktop workloads. It wins 12 of 15 head-to-head tests, including massive margins in extended instructions (73.8%), random string sorting (58.9%), and prime number finding (55.8%). Its 32 MB L3 cache and 5.30 GHz boost clock make it the right choice for content creation, scientific computing, or any task that benefits from large working sets. The unlocked multiplier and PCIe Gen 5 support further cement its desktop credentials.

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is not a weak chip—it wins Cinebench R23 multicore by 30.9% and single-core by 79.7%, and it ranks within 0.7% of its nearest rival, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS. But those wins are narrow in scope, and its 45 W TDP and 16 MB L3 cache limit its performance in the very workloads where the 7700 excels. It is a capable mobile processor with a strong iGPU, but the benchmark data shows that for raw compute, the desktop 7700 is the more capable part. The 7700's 87th percentile ranking versus the PRO 8845HS's 86th, combined with its higher average score of 40,081, confirms that the desktop chip is the better buy for anyone who does not need the mobile form factor.