AMD Ryzen 7 8700F vs AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a strikingly one-sided picture. Across 23 head-to-head tests, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F claims 21 victories, while the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS manages only two wins. The most dramatic margin comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the 8700F scores 3761 against the 8945HS’s 1805, a 52% advantage. The multi-core Cinebench R23 result tells a similar story, with the 8700F posting 26646 versus 16795, a 37% lead.

The 8700F’s dominance extends across nearly every workload category. In Geekbench multi-core, it scores 13523 compared to 12276, a 9.2% advantage, while its single-core Geekbench result of 2290 beats 2116 by 7.6%. The 3DMark suite shows a consistent pattern: the 8700F leads in 16-thread (7883 vs 7774, 1.4%), 8-thread (6559 vs 6385, 2.7%), 4-thread (3839 vs 3809, 0.8%), 2-thread (1989 vs 1985, 0.2%), and max-thread tests (7861 vs 7775, 1.1%). The only 3DMark test the 8945HS wins is single-thread, scoring 1013 against 1008, a 0.5% edge.

PassMark results reinforce the 8700F’s superiority in most compute tasks. It wins data compression (378160 vs 356508, 5.7%), data encryption (22117 vs 21323, 3.6%), extended instructions (28474 vs 26964, 5.3%), prime number finding (98 vs 92, 6.1%), floating point math (62629 vs 61821, 1.3%), multithread (30893 vs 29780, 3.6%), physics (1553 vs 1434, 7.7%), random string sorting (45425 vs 43202, 4.9%), and single-thread tests (3872 vs 3850, 0.6%). The 8945HS’s sole PassMark win comes in integer math, where its 101226 edges out 100371 by 0.9%.

Cinebench R15 results add another layer. The 8700F wins multi-core with 2685 against 2640 (1.7%), but the single-core gap is enormous: 378 versus 281, a 25.7% margin. Notably, the 8945HS lacks a Cinebench R20 entry in the dataset, while the 8700F records 11191 multi-core and 1579 single-core.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has an average benchmark score of 31074, slightly higher than the Ryzen 7 8700F’s 30746. However, both processors rank at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 8700F scores 26646 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, a 37% advantage over the Ryzen 9 8945HS’s 16795.

Q: Is there any test where the Ryzen 9 8945HS outperforms the Ryzen 7 8700F?

A: Yes, the 8945HS wins two tests: 3DMark single-thread (1013 vs 1008, a 0.5% edge) and PassMark integer math (101226 vs 100371, a 0.9% edge).

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor based on average benchmark scores?

A: The 8945HS’s closest rival is the Intel Core i7-12700F with a delta of 0%, while the 8700F’s nearest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS with a delta of -0.4%.

Q: Do both processors have the same number of cores and threads?

A: Yes, both have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Ryzen 9 8945HS has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, compared to the Ryzen 7 8700F’s 5.00 GHz.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same fundamental architecture: Zen 4, built on TSMC’s 4 nm process node. They also share identical transistor counts of 25,000 million and die sizes of 178 mm². However, the codenames differ — the 8945HS uses Hawk Point, while the 8700F uses Phoenix. The 8945HS belongs to the Ryzen 9 generation listing “Ryzen 9 (Zen 4 (Hawk Point))”, whereas the 8700F is listed as “Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 (Phoenix))”.

The integrated graphics represent a major architectural divergence. The 8945HS includes Radeon 780M integrated graphics, while the 8700F has no integrated graphics (listed as “N/A”). This distinction directly relates to their market segments: the 8945HS targets mobile platforms with the AMD Socket FP8, while the 8700F is a desktop processor using AMD Socket AM5.

Cache configurations are identical: 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Neither processor features 3D V-Cache. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel bus for both, though memory bandwidth differs slightly — the 8945HS offers 89.6 GB/s versus the 8700F’s 83.2 GB/s. Both support PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, and neither supports ECC memory.

Specification Differences

The specifications reveal several key distinctions beyond the architectural ones. The base clock differs: the 8945HS runs at 4.00 GHz, while the 8700F starts at 4.10 GHz. The boost clock favors the 8945HS at 5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz for the 8700F. Thermal design power shows a significant split — the 8945HS draws 45 W, while the 8700F is rated at 65 W.

The market segment and socket differences are fundamental: the 8945HS is a mobile chip on AMD Socket FP8, while the 8700F is a desktop chip on AMD Socket AM5. Production status is “Active” for both. The 8945HS has no multiplier unlock, while the 8700F has an unlocked multiplier, which is notable for overclocking considerations. The 8700F carries a launch MSRP of $270; the 8945HS has no listed launch MSRP.

Release dates also differ, with the 8945HS launching on 2023-12-05 and the 8700F on 2024-03-31. Part numbers diverge as well: the 8945HS lists 100-000001319 (FP7r2), 100-000001383 (FP7), and 100-000001309 (FP8), while the 8700F uses 100-000001590.

The Verdict

The data strongly favors the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F for raw performance. Its 21 wins out of 23 head-to-head tests, combined with massive leads in Cinebench R23 (37% multi-core, 52% single-core) and Geekbench (9.2% multi-core, 7.6% single-core), establish it as the clearly faster processor in most workloads. The 8945HS’s only wins are marginal — 0.5% in 3DMark single-thread and 0.9% in PassMark integer math — while the 8700F’s victories range up to 52%.

However, the 8945HS holds a slight edge in average benchmark score (31074 vs 30746) despite losing most individual tests. This suggests its wins, though fewer, may come in heavier-weight workloads. Both processors sit at the 82nd percentile overall, indicating similar class positioning. The 8945HS’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12700F, matches it at 0% delta, while the 8700F’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS, trails by 0.4%.

For users prioritizing compute performance, the 8700F is the clear choice based on benchmark results. For those needing integrated graphics in a mobile form factor, the 8945HS is the only option between the two, as the 8700F lacks any iGPU. The 8700F’s unlocked multiplier also offers flexibility absent from the 8945HS.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 8700F wins across nearly every benchmark category. It dominates in single-core performance, particularly in Cinebench R23 single-core where its 3761 score is double the 8945HS’s 1805. Multi-core workloads also favor the 8700F heavily, as shown by its 26646 Cinebench R23 multi-core score versus 16795. Content creation tasks like data compression (378160 vs 356508) and encryption (22117 vs 21323) both go to the 8700F. Physics simulations show a 7.7% advantage (1553 vs 1434), and extended instruction workloads favor it by 5.3% (28474 vs 26964).

The Ryzen 9 8945HS wins in exactly two scenarios. PassMark integer math shows a 0.9% advantage with a score of 101226 versus 100371, indicating a slight edge in integer-heavy workloads. The 3DMark single-thread test also goes to the 8945HS, scoring 1013 against 1008 — a narrow 0.5% margin. Additionally, the 8945HS offers a higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s, which could benefit memory-sensitive applications despite the 8700F’s overall benchmark superiority.

For mobile use, the 8945HS is the only viable option given its FP8 socket and integrated Radeon 780M graphics. The 8700F, with its AM5 socket and 65 W TDP, targets desktop builds where its higher power envelope and unlocked multiplier can be fully utilized. The 8945HS’s lower 45 W TDP makes it suitable for power-constrained environments, even though it sacrifices significant performance in most tests.