AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 vs AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 are both 8-core, 16-thread processors, yet they deliver starkly contrasting performance profiles. The data shows a clear split: the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 dominates in Cinebench rendering workloads by a massive margin, while the Ryzen AI Max 385 takes the lead in most Passmark compute tests. The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is the decisive choice for CPU-bound rendering and single-core heavy tasks, whereas the Ryzen AI Max 385 is the better option for mixed integer, floating-point, and data-heavy workloads, despite being a newer part with a lower TDP.

The Verdict

The benchmark results are unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is the overwhelming winner for traditional multi-core rendering, scoring 27,877 in Cinebench R23 multi-core compared to just 15,674 for the Ryzen AI Max 385. That is a 43.8% lead across every Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 test, both single and multi-core. If your priority is 3D rendering, video encoding, or any workload that scales with Cinebench-style performance, the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is the only rational choice from this data.

However, the Ryzen AI Max 385 fights back in the Passmark suite. It wins 8 of the 17 head-to-head benchmarks, including decisive victories in extended instructions (15.9% ahead), floating-point math (12.3% ahead), and physics (11.2% ahead). It also edges out the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 in single-thread Passmark (4,060 vs 3,849, a 5.5% gain) and multithread Passmark (33,705 vs 32,733, a 3% gain). For users running scientific computing, financial modeling, or data compression workloads, the Ryzen AI Max 385 is the superior part despite its lower clock speeds.

The overall average benchmark scores reflect this split: the Ryzen AI Max 385 averages 44,309, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 averages 43,704. The AI Max 385 sits within 0.1% of the Intel Core i9-13950HX and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 260. Both CPUs land in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, indicating they are high-end parts, but they achieve that status through entirely different strengths.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 owns every Cinebench test. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2,809 versus 1,579 for the AI Max 385. In R20 multi-core, it scores 11,708 versus 6,583. In R23 single-core, it scores 3,935 versus 2,212. These are not marginal wins; they are consistent 43.8% advantages across the board. The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 also wins Passmark data encryption (22,821 vs 19,926, a 12.7% lead) and random string sorting (46,759 vs 43,725, a 6.5% lead). Its only close call is Passmark find prime numbers, where it wins by a single point (166 vs 165).

The Ryzen AI Max 385 wins the majority of Passmark compute tests. Its biggest wins are in extended instructions (33,873 vs 29,216, a 15.9% gap), floating-point math (71,105 vs 63,332, a 12.3% gap), and physics (1,889 vs 1,699, an 11.2% gap). It also wins data compression (406,505 vs 386,829, a 5.1% lead), integer math (107,046 vs 103,330, a 3.6% lead), and the Passmark multithread test (33,705 vs 32,733, a 3% lead). Notably, it wins Passmark single-thread (4,060 vs 3,849, a 5.5% lead), which contradicts the Cinebench single-core results where the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is far ahead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on different Zen architectures and process nodes. The Ryzen AI Max 385 uses Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses Zen 4 on a 5 nm TSMC process. The AI Max 385 is part of the Strix Halo family, designed for mobile platforms with an AMD Socket FP11. The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is a Raphael desktop/workstation part on Socket AM5.

Despite both having 8 cores and 16 threads, the cache configurations differ. The AI Max 385 has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 has 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core. Both share 32 MB of L3. The AI Max 385 uses LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s. The AI Max 385 offers dramatically more memory bandwidth, which helps explain its Passmark compute wins.

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 has higher clock speeds (3.80 GHz base, 5.30 GHz boost) than the AI Max 385 (3.60 GHz base, 5.00 GHz boost), but the AI Max 385 has a lower TDP of 55 W versus 65 W. The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 also supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, while the AI Max 385 is limited to PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes. Both support ECC memory. The AI Max 385 integrates a Radeon 8050S GPU, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 has generic Radeon Graphics.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is significantly faster, scoring 27,877 compared to 15,674 for the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385, a 43.8% advantage.

Q: Does the Ryzen AI Max 385 win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, the Ryzen AI Max 385 wins 8 of 17 head-to-head tests, including Passmark extended instructions (33,873 vs 29,216), floating-point math (71,105 vs 63,332), and data compression (406,505 vs 386,829).

Q: Which CPU has higher single-thread performance?

A: It depends on the benchmark. The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 3,935 vs 2,212, but the Ryzen AI Max 385 wins Passmark single-thread with 4,060 vs 3,849.

Q: How do their overall average scores compare?

A: The Ryzen AI Max 385 has a slightly higher average benchmark score of 44,309 versus 43,704 for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745. Both are in the 88th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth differences?

A: The Ryzen AI Max 385 supports quad-channel LPDDR5X with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses dual-channel DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s. The AI Max 385 has over 3 times the memory bandwidth.

Q: Which CPU is more power efficient?

A: The Ryzen AI Max 385 has a 55 W TDP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 has a 65 W TDP, indicating the AI Max 385 is designed for lower power consumption.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The single biggest performance gap is in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 scores 11,708 versus 6,583 for the AI Max 385, a 43.8% difference. The same 43.8% delta appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core (2,809 vs 1,579), R15 single-core (396 vs 222), R20 single-core (1,652 vs 929), and R23 single-core (3,935 vs 2,212). This consistency suggests a fundamental architectural advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 in Cinebench workloads, likely stemming from its higher boost clock of 5.30 GHz versus 5.00 GHz.

In Passmark, the largest win for the AI Max 385 is in extended instructions, where it scores 33,873 versus 29,216, a 15.9% lead. It also posts a 12.3% win in floating-point math (71,105 vs 63,332) and an 11.2% win in physics (1,889 vs 1,699). The AI Max 385's data compression score of 406,505 is 5.1% higher than the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745's 386,829. In integer math, the AI Max 385 wins 107,046 to 103,330, a 3.6% margin. Its Passmark multithread score of 33,705 beats 32,733 by 3%.

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745's Passmark wins include data encryption (22,821 vs 19,926, a 12.7% lead), random string sorting (46,759 vs 43,725, a 6.5% lead), and find prime numbers (166 vs 165, a 0.6% lead). The AI Max 385 wins the Passmark single-thread test 4,060 to 3,849, a 5.5% margin. The head-to-head tally is close: the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 wins 9 tests, the AI Max 385 wins 8.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ in nearly every architectural specification. The Ryzen AI Max 385 uses a 4 nm process with Zen 5 architecture, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses a 5 nm process with Zen 4. The AI Max 385 has a die size of "2x 70.6 mm²" and no transistor count listed, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 has a 71 mm² die with 6,570 million transistors. The AI Max 385 has 80 KB L1 per core; the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 has 64 KB L1 per core. Both have 1 MB L2 per core and 32 MB shared L3.

Clock speeds favor the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745: 3.80 GHz base and 5.30 GHz boost versus 3.60 GHz and 5.00 GHz for the AI Max 385. TDP favors the AI Max 385 at 55 W versus 65 W. Memory support is a major split: LPDDR5X quad-channel with 256.0 GB/s for the AI Max 385, DDR5 dual-channel with 83.2 GB/s for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745. PCIe support also differs: Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the AI Max 385, Gen 5 with 24 lanes for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745. Both support ECC, neither has an unlocked multiplier, and both are active production parts. The AI Max 385 is a mobile part released on 2025-01-05, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is a server/workstation part released on 2023-06-12. Integrated graphics are Radeon 8050S for the AI Max 385 and Radeon Graphics for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745.