AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX vs AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is decisive: the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX wins 14 of the 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons, and the one loss is narrow. This is not a close contest. The Dragon Range part leads by double digits in nearly every multi-threaded workload, while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 manages only a slim single-thread win.

Starting with the biggest gap, the PassMark prime number test shows the 7745HX scoring 156 against 76 for the AI 7 PRO 360, a 105.3% advantage. That workload is heavily dependent on raw integer throughput and cache behavior, and the Zen 4 part simply overwhelms the Zen 5 chip there. Data encryption tells a similar story: 22967 versus 13264, a 73.2% delta. Extended instructions follow at 60.7% (28966 vs 18029), and random string sorting at 56.7% (44474 vs 28390). These are not marginal gains; they are generational gaps in compute density.

The multi-thread rendering tests confirm the pattern. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the 7745HX scores 18452.5 against 13794, a 33.8% lead. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 2986 versus 2023, a 47.6% margin. PassMark multithread shows 32581 versus 22125, a 47.3% delta. The 7745HX also leads in floating point math (64297 vs 46996, up 36.8%), integer math (105773 vs 77414, up 36.6%), and physics (1697 vs 1257, up 35%). Data compression is another strong win: 383322 versus 256603, a 49.4% advantage.

The single-thread picture is different but still favors the 7745HX overall. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AI 7 PRO 360 wins with 1958 against 1850, a 5.5% margin. That is the only benchmark where the newer part takes the lead. In PassMark single-thread, the 7745HX edges ahead with 3947 versus 3862, a 2.2% delta, and in Cinebench R15 single-core it leads 294.5 versus 271, an 8.7% gain. So the AI 7 PRO 360 has a slight peak-core advantage in one test, but the 7745HX retains the single-thread crown in the other two recorded comparisons.

What do these numbers mean in context? The 7745HX sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33091. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13650HX and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, both at 33089 (0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 33201 (-0.3%). The AI 7 PRO 360 also sits at the 83rd percentile, but with a lower average score of 32662. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at 32697 (-0.1%), the Intel Core i5-14600T at 32707 (-0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F at 32750 (-0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812 (-0.5%). The percentile is identical, but the absolute scores are not. The 7745HX is 429 points higher in average benchmark score, roughly 1.3% ahead.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX wins every recorded multi-threaded test. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 18452.5 versus 13794, a 33.8% lead. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 2986 versus 2023, a 47.6% advantage. PassMark multithread shows 32581 versus 22125, a 47.3% delta. The data is unambiguous.

Q: Is the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 better in single-thread performance?

A: Partially. It wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 1958 versus 1850, a 5.5% margin. However, in PassMark single-thread the 7745HX leads with 3947 versus 3862, a 2.2% advantage, and in Cinebench R15 single-core the 7745HX wins 294.5 versus 271, an 8.7% gain. So the AI 7 PRO 360 has one strong single-thread result, but the 7745HX wins the other two.

Q: How do the two processors compare in encryption and compression tasks?

A: The 7745HX is dramatically faster. Data encryption scores 22967 versus 13264, a 73.2% delta. Data compression scores 383322 versus 256603, a 49.4% advantage. These are among the largest gaps in the benchmark set.

Q: What is the performance percentile ranking for each CPU?

A: Both processors rank at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The 7745HX has an average benchmark score of 33091, while the AI 7 PRO 360 has an average of 32662. The 7745HX is 429 points higher.

Q: Which CPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The 7745HX has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the AI 7 PRO 360 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The base clocks differ more significantly: 3.60 GHz for the 7745HX versus 2.00 GHz for the AI 7 PRO 360.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: Both have 8 cores and 16 threads. The difference is in the architecture, not the core count. The 7745HX uses Zen 4, while the AI 7 PRO 360 uses Zen 5 with a Zen 5c configuration.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear winner for performance: the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX. It wins 14 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks, with an average score of 33091 versus 32662 for the AI 7 PRO 360. The margins are substantial in multi-threaded work, ranging from 33.8% to 105.3%. The only loss is a 5.5% deficit in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is offset by wins in the other single-thread tests.

Who should pick the 7745HX? Anyone whose workloads are dominated by multi-threaded compute. Rendering, data compression, encryption, floating point math, and physics simulations all favor the Dragon Range part by large margins. The 7745HX also has a higher base clock (3.60 GHz vs 2.00 GHz) and boost clock (5.10 GHz vs 5.00 GHz), plus a larger L3 cache (32 MB shared vs 8 MB). It runs on the Zen 4 architecture with a 5 nm process node.

Who should pick the AI 7 PRO 360? The case is narrow. It wins Cinebench R23 single-core, which suggests a slight advantage in lightly threaded workloads that favor peak single-core speed. It also has a newer architecture (Zen 5 vs Zen 4), a smaller process node (4 nm vs 5 nm), a lower TDP (28 W vs 55 W), and a more capable integrated GPU (Radeon 880M vs Radeon 610M). For users who prioritize efficiency and the latest integrated graphics over raw CPU throughput, the AI 7 PRO 360 has merit. But for pure processing power, the data favors the 7745HX.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification category except core count, thread count, manufacturer, memory bus, ECC support, market segment, and production status.

• Base clock: 3.60 GHz for the 7745HX, 2.00 GHz for the AI 7 PRO 360
• Boost clock: 5.10 GHz for the 7745HX, 5.00 GHz for the AI 7 PRO 360
• TDP: 55 W for the 7745HX, 28 W for the AI 7 PRO 360
• Socket: AMD Socket FL1 for the 7745HX, AMD Socket FP8 for the AI 7 PRO 360
• Process node: 5 nm for the 7745HX, 4 nm for the AI 7 PRO 360
• Die size: 71 mm² for the 7745HX, 233 mm² for the AI 7 PRO 360
• Transistors: 6,570 million for the 7745HX, null for the AI 7 PRO 360
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core for the 7745HX, 80 KB per core for the AI 7 PRO 360
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core for both
• L3 cache: 32 MB shared for the 7745HX, 8 MB for the AI 7 PRO 360
• Memory support: DDR5 for the 7745HX, DDR5 and LPDDR5X for the AI 7 PRO 360
• Memory bandwidth: 83.2 GB/s for the 7745HX, 89.6 GB/s for the AI 7 PRO 360
• PCIe: Gen 5 with 28 lanes for the 7745HX, Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the AI 7 PRO 360
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 610M for the 7745HX, Radeon 880M for the AI 7 PRO 360
• Multiplier unlocked: true for the 7745HX, false for the AI 7 PRO 360
• Release date: 2023-01-03 for the 7745HX, 2025-01-05 for the AI 7 PRO 360
• Part number: 100-000000721 for the 7745HX, 100-000001571 for the AI 7 PRO 360

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different design philosophies. The 7745HX is part of the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Dragon Range codename. It uses a 5 nm process from TSMC and integrates 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The cache layout is conventional: 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a 32 MB shared L3 pool.

The AI 7 PRO 360 belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation, built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC and has a much larger die at 233 mm². The cache hierarchy differs: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and only 8 MB of L3. The transistor count is not recorded in the database. The AI 7 PRO 360 also supports LPDDR5X memory in addition to DDR5, and it has a higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s.

The integrated graphics are a major differentiator. The 7745HX ships with Radeon 610M, while the AI 7 PRO 360 ships with Radeon 880M. The latter is a significantly newer and more capable GPU, which matters for systems without a discrete graphics card. The PCIe support also differs: the 7745HX offers Gen 5 with 28 lanes, while the AI 7 PRO 360 offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes.

The power envelope is a defining architectural choice. The 7745HX has a 55 W TDP, enabling higher sustained clocks. The AI 7 PRO 360 has a 28 W TDP, which is less than half, and its base clock reflects that: 2.00 GHz versus 3.60 GHz. The AI 7 PRO 360 also has a locked multiplier, while the 7745HX is unlocked for overclocking.

Where Each One Wins

The 7745HX wins in every category except one narrow single-thread test. Its strengths are multi-threaded throughput, raw integer and floating point math, encryption, compression, and physics. The largest margins are in prime number finding (105.3%), encryption (73.2%), extended instructions (60.7%), and random string sorting (56.7%). These are compute-heavy tasks that benefit from the 32 MB L3 cache and the higher 3.60 GHz base clock.

The AI 7 PRO 360 wins only in Cinebench R23 single-core, with a 5.5% margin. That suggests a slight edge for workloads that are entirely dependent on peak single-core speed, such as certain lightly threaded productivity applications. It also has advantages outside the benchmark suite: the 4 nm process node, the 28 W TDP, the Radeon 880M integrated graphics, and LPDDR5X memory support. For a thin-and-light laptop, those factors are meaningful. But the recorded benchmark data shows that the 7745HX is the faster processor in all other measured workloads.

In practical terms, the 7745HX is the choice for users who need maximum CPU performance in a mobile form factor, especially for rendering, simulation, and data-heavy tasks. The AI 7 PRO 360 is the choice for users who prioritize efficiency, newer integrated graphics, and a single-thread peak in one specific test. The benchmark record favors the 7745HX by a wide margin overall.