AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep: the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins all 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, with zero wins for the mobile part. The margin is not uniform, and the distribution of deltas reveals where the desktop chip’s architectural advantages are most pronounced.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen 7 9700X scores 20485 against 10590 for the Ryzen AI 7 445, a 93.4% advantage. The single-core gap in the same test is narrower but still substantial: 2211 versus 1806, a 22.4% delta. Cinebench R15 tells a similar story: multi-core shows a 84.4% lead (3178 versus 1723), while single-core shows a 36.2% lead (346 versus 254).

The largest single delta appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Ryzen 7 9700X scores 192 versus 56, a 242.9% advantage. This workload is highly sensitive to integer throughput and core count, and the 9700X’s 8 cores against 6 cores amplifies the result. PassMark physics also shows a wide gap of 129.6% (2241 versus 976), another heavily multi-threaded test.

Deliverables with strong vector or encryption components show consistent doubling or better. PassMark extended instructions: 35318 versus 15826, a 123.2% delta. PassMark data encryption: 21815 versus 10519, a 107.4% delta. PassMark floating point math: 78999 versus 39362, a 100.7% delta. PassMark integer math: 120142 versus 58332, a 106% delta. PassMark multi-thread: 37161 versus 18115, a 105.1% delta.

Data compression shows a 102.6% lead (437140 versus 215812), and random string sorting shows a 99.2% lead (46782 versus 23488). Even the smallest deltas remain decisive: PassMark single-thread shows only a 29.6% advantage (4654 versus 3591), but that still places the 9700X clearly ahead in lightly threaded work.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 9700X wins every category in the database, but the magnitude of the win varies by workload type. For multi-threaded rendering and compute, the 9700X is in a different class. Cinebench R23 multi-core’s 93.4% lead and Cinebench R15 multi-core’s 84.4% lead confirm that the 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides nearly double the throughput of the 6-core, 12-thread Ryzen AI 7 445 in these tests.

For single-threaded performance, the 9700X still leads by a meaningful margin, but the gap shrinks. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 22.4% delta, Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 36.2% delta, and PassMark single-thread shows a 29.6% delta. This suggests that the Zen 5 cores in both parts are architecturally related, but the 9700X’s higher boost clock (5.50 GHz versus 4.60 GHz) and desktop power envelope give it an edge in frequency-sensitive workloads.

The Ryzen AI 7 445 does not win any benchmark category, so there is no workload type where the data supports choosing it for raw performance. However, its profile is distinct: it is a 28 W mobile part with 6 cores and 12 threads, while the 9700X is a 65 W desktop part with 8 cores and 16 threads. The mobile chip’s advantages are not in benchmark scores but in its form factor and power characteristics, which are outside the scope of the recorded performance data.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Zen 5 architecture and are built on TSMC’s 4 nm process, but they are fundamentally different products. The Ryzen 7 9700X is a desktop chip in the 9000 series, codename Granite Ridge, using AMD Socket AM5. The Ryzen AI 7 445 is a mobile chip in the Ryzen AI 400 series, codename Gorgon Point, using AMD Socket FP8. The 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads; the Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Cache configuration differs significantly. The 9700X provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen AI 7 445 also provides 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, but its L3 cache is only 4 MB. This is an 8x difference in L3 capacity, which directly impacts workloads with large working sets, such as data compression, encryption, and physics simulations, where the 9700X’s deltas are among the highest.

Clock speeds favor the desktop part. The 9700X has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Ryzen AI 7 445 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The 9700X also has an unlocked multiplier, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 is locked.

Memory support differs in breadth. The 9700X supports DDR5 only, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory with the same 89.6 GB/s bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also differs: the 9700X provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen AI 7 445 provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ: the 9700X uses Radeon Graphics, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 uses the Radeon 840M. The 9700X has a listed launch MSRP of $359, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 has no recorded launch MSRP. Release dates are far apart: August 2024 for the 9700X, January 2026 for the Ryzen AI 7 445. The 9700X has a transistor count of 8,315 million and a die size of 70.6 mm²; no transistor or die size figures are recorded for the Ryzen AI 7 445.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is the superior performer in every benchmark recorded. Its average benchmark score is 37943, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has an average benchmark score of 26936, placing it in the 79th percentile. The 9700X’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14901E (0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (0.1% delta), Intel Core 5 211E (0.3% delta), and AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (0.4% delta). The Ryzen AI 7 445’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1370P (0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 7545U (0.3% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 5700G (-0.4% delta), and Intel Core i9-9900K (-0.6% delta).

For anyone selecting between these two parts based solely on performance data, the choice is unambiguous. The 9700X delivers at least 22% more single-thread performance and at least 84% more multi-thread performance in every comparable test. The 93.4% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and the 102.6% lead in data compression are representative of the overall pattern.

The Ryzen AI 7 445 is not a competitor on raw scores. It is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, designed for a different physical environment. Its 6-core configuration and 4 MB L3 cache limit its throughput in multi-threaded and cache-sensitive workloads. The 9700X, with its 65 W TDP, 8 cores, and 32 MB L3 cache, is the stronger part for any task that benefits from more cores, more cache, or higher clocks.

The percentile data reinforces this: the 9700X sits 7 percentile points higher in the all-CPU distribution. The average score difference of 11007 points (37943 versus 26936) is not marginal; it is a full performance tier apart.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the 9700X leads by 242.9% (192 versus 56).

Q: How much faster is the 9700X in multi-threaded rendering?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the 9700X scores 20485 versus 10590, a 93.4% advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 3178 versus 1723, an 84.4% advantage.

Q: What are the cache differences?

A: Both have 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core. The 9700X has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 has only 4 MB of L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both support ECC memory. Both also support dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, though the 9700X supports DDR5 only while the Ryzen AI 7 445 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: What are the power envelopes?

A: The 9700X has a 65 W TDP and is a desktop processor. The Ryzen AI 7 445 has a 28 W TDP and is a mobile processor.

Q: How do their overall benchmark averages compare?

A: The 9700X has an average benchmark score of 37943 and is in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The Ryzen AI 7 445 has an average score of 26936 and is in the 79th percentile.