AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counters for both processors sit at zero. Consequently, a side-by-side numerical comparison of identical workloads using the recorded data is not possible.

What the database does show is a complete benchmark profile for the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX. Its average benchmark score sits at 60104, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, which holds an average score of 60099, a delta of 0%. The Intel Core i9-14900F trails by 0.2% with a score of 60008, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D is 0.8% behind at 59641. The Intel Xeon Gold 6338T is the only rival ahead, scoring 60572, a 0.8% advantage.

Examining the 8745HX's individual workload results reveals its strengths. In PassMark's multithread test, it records 31517 points. The single-thread score is 3879. Integer math reaches 100328, while floating point math hits 61972. Data encryption scores 21840, extended instructions score 27638, and data compression scores 363759. Random string sorting completes at 44494, and the physics test delivers 1681. Find prime numbers returns 159.

For the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X, the database lists no benchmark scores at all. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile rank is 50. It also has no nearest rivals recorded. This makes any quantitative performance comparison impossible. The Embedded 9950X's score profile is entirely absent, so the data cannot confirm whether its higher core count translates to better results in any tested workload.

The 8745HX's percentile placement, however, provides context. Being in the 92nd percentile means it outperforms the vast majority of CPUs tracked in the database. Its average score of 60104 is nearly identical to the Ryzen 9 7945HX, differing by less than one point. The recorded deltas show a tight cluster: all four rivals fall within a 1.6-percentage-point range. This indicates the 8745HX competes at a very specific performance tier, regardless of the missing Embedded 9950X data.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: Yes. The database lists 11 recorded scores for the 8745HX, covering tests such as multithread (31517), single-thread (3879), integer math (100328), floating point math (61972), and data compression (363759).

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The benchmark array for the Embedded 9950X is empty, and its average benchmark score is 0.

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX?

A: The 8745HX has an average benchmark score of 60104, which places it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds of each processor?

A: The 8745HX has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Embedded 9950X has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX does not.

Architecture Differences

The two processors belong to different generations and use different process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is part of the 8000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Dragon Range codename. It uses a 5 nm process from TSMC. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X is part of the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC.

Transistor counts differ substantially. The 8745HX contains 6,570 million transistors on a die size of 71 mm². The Embedded 9950X contains 16,630 million transistors spread across two dies, each measuring 70.6 mm². This reflects the Embedded 9950X's dual-die design compared to the 8745HX's monolithic single die.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The 8745HX has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Embedded 9950X has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Embedded 9950X doubles the shared L3 capacity and adds 16 KB more L1 per core.

Memory support is similar but not identical. Both use DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus. The 8745HX has a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, while the Embedded 9950X has 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is available only on the Embedded 9950X. Both processors use PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ. The 8745HX uses Radeon 610M, while the Embedded 9950X uses Radeon Graphics. The 8745HX targets the mobile market segment with a TDP of 55 watts, while the Embedded 9950X targets desktop with a TDP of 170 watts. The 8745HX uses AMD Socket FL1, whereas the Embedded 9950X uses AMD Socket AM5. Both have unlocked multipliers.

Release dates show the 8745HX launched on April 22, 2025, and the Embedded 9950X on October 6, 2025.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear division of roles. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is a mobile processor with a complete, verified benchmark profile. It sits in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 60104 that lands it within 0.8% of the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T and essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, paired with a 55-watt TDP, make it a strong choice for the mobile segment, particularly for workloads measured by the database's integer math, floating point math, and multithread tests.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X presents a different scenario. With 16 cores and 32 threads, a 4.30 GHz base clock, and a 5.70 GHz boost clock, it has a substantial hardware advantage on paper. It also supports ECC memory, which the 8745HX lacks, and doubles the L3 cache to 64 MB. However, the database contains no benchmark scores for this processor. Its average score is 0, and its percentile is 50. Without measured results, the data cannot confirm its actual performance relative to the 8745HX or any other CPU.

For users choosing between these two, the data only fully validates the 8745HX. Its recorded scores show a capable mobile processor that competes directly with high-end desktop and server parts like the Ryzen 9 7945HX and Intel Xeon Gold 6338T. The Embedded 9950X, despite its superior core count and clock speeds, lacks any empirical evidence in the database to support a performance claim. The choice depends on whether the user prioritizes verified mobile performance or the unmeasured but specification-heavy desktop embedded processor.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification. The 8745HX has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz versus 4.30 GHz, and boost clocks are 5.10 GHz versus 5.70 GHz. TDP ratings are 55 watts versus 170 watts. The 8745HX uses AMD Socket FL1, while the Embedded 9950X uses AMD Socket AM5.

The process node shifts from 5 nm to 4 nm, both from TSMC. Transistor counts jump from 6,570 million to 16,630 million. Die size changes from a single 71 mm² die to two 70.6 mm² dies. L1 cache per core is 64 KB versus 80 KB. L3 cache is 32 MB shared versus 64 MB.

Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support is absent on the 8745HX and present on the Embedded 9950X. Integrated graphics are Radeon 610M versus Radeon Graphics. Market segments are Mobile versus Desktop. Release dates are April 22, 2025 versus October 6, 2025. Part numbers differ: 100-000001851 for the 8745HX and 100-000001277E for the Embedded 9950X.

Both processors share several traits: DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), unlocked multipliers, and active production status. Both have 1 MB of L2 cache per core.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX wins every measurable category because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no benchmark scores. The 8745HX's strengths are documented across the database's workload suite. Its multithread score of 31517, integer math score of 100328, and floating point math score of 61972 indicate strong general compute performance. Its data compression score of 363759 and random string sorting score of 44494 point to solid memory and sorting throughput. Its single-thread score of 3879 confirms capable single-core performance.

The 8745HX also wins on portability and power characteristics. Its 55-watt TDP is far below the Embedded 9950X's 170 watts. Its mobile market segment and FL1 socket make it suited for laptops and compact systems. The database's percentile ranking of 92 confirms it outperforms most CPUs tracked.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X wins on specification comparisons. It has double the cores and threads, higher base and boost clocks, more L3 cache, larger L1 cache, higher memory bandwidth, and ECC memory support. Its 4 nm process node is newer than the 5 nm node of the 8745HX. Its desktop segment and AM5 socket target stationary systems.

In workload-specific terms, the data only supports the 8745HX. The Embedded 9950X's lack of recorded scores means no measured workload favors it. For users who rely on the database's benchmark results, the 8745HX is the only processor with evidence of performance. For users who prioritize raw specifications and ECC memory support, the Embedded 9950X has the theoretical advantage, but the database cannot confirm its real-world execution.