AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a decisive performance hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins all 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430. The average benchmark score of the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is 39325, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Ryzen AI 5 430 averages 19617 and sits in the 73rd percentile. The delta is substantial: the Ryzen 7 PRO holds a 100.5% higher average score. Systems requiring heavy multi-threaded workloads, such as content creation, compilation, or data processing, should select the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS. Its 8 cores and 16 threads versus the 4 cores and 8 threads of the Ryzen AI 5 430 create an insurmountable gap in parallel tasks. The Ryzen AI 5 430 is positioned for lighter, more power-conscious mobile use, but the data shows no workload where it outperforms the higher-tier part. For single-threaded tasks, the difference narrows considerably: the Ryzen 7 PRO leads by only 2.1% in PassMark single-thread performance (3762 versus 3683). This suggests that for basic responsiveness, the two are close, but the Ryzen 7 PRO still holds the edge. The Ryzen AI 5 430 is the choice only when power draw is the primary constraint, given its 28 W TDP versus 45 W for the Ryzen 7 PRO.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS dominates multi-core workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 24565 versus 8130 for the Ryzen AI 5 430, a 202.2% advantage. PassMark multithread scores show 28572 versus 13320, a 114.5% lead.

Q: How do they compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins all single-thread tests, but the margin is small. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 3468 versus 1797, a 93% lead. In PassMark single-thread, the scores are 3762 versus 3683, a mere 2.1% difference.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Ryzen AI 5 430 has 4 cores and 8 threads. This directly explains the large multi-core performance gap.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Ryzen AI 5 430 has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The base clocks are 3.80 GHz and 2.00 GHz, respectively.

Q: What is the difference in power consumption?

A: The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has a TDP of 45 W, whereas the Ryzen AI 5 430 has a TDP of 28 W. This makes the Ryzen AI 5 430 the more power-efficient option on paper.

Q: Do they use the same process node?

A: Yes, both are fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, while the Ryzen AI 5 430 uses the Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture with the Gorgon Point codename.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is based on Zen 4, with the codename Hawk Point, and belongs to the 8000 series. The Ryzen AI 5 430 uses Zen 5 / Zen 5c, with the codename Gorgon Point, and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 series. Both are built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, but the underlying designs diverge significantly. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has a die size of 178 mm² and integrates 25,000 million transistors. The Ryzen AI 5 430 does not have recorded die size or transistor counts in the database. The cache hierarchies differ notably. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with a shared 16 MB L3 cache. The Ryzen AI 5 430 uses a larger 80 KB L1 per core, also 1 MB L2 per core, but only a 4 MB L3 cache. This smaller L3 cache is a significant architectural limitation for the Ryzen AI 5 430, likely affecting workloads with large working sets. The integrated graphics differ as well: the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS carries the Radeon 780M, while the Ryzen AI 5 430 has the Radeon 840M. The sockets are different, with the Ryzen 7 PRO using AMD Socket FP7 and the Ryzen AI 5 430 using AMD Socket FP8.

Specification Differences

The core configurations are the most obvious difference. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads, double the 4 cores and 8 threads of the Ryzen AI 5 430. Clock speeds favor the Ryzen 7 PRO: a base clock of 3.80 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. The TDP is 45 W for the Ryzen 7 PRO and 28 W for the Ryzen AI 5 430. The Ryzen 7 PRO uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Ryzen AI 5 430 uses AMD Socket FP8. Memory support differs: the Ryzen 7 PRO supports DDR5 only, whereas the Ryzen AI 5 430 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both are dual-channel with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and both support ECC memory. PCIe lanes differ, with the Ryzen 7 PRO offering Gen 4, 20 lanes and the Ryzen AI 5 430 offering Gen 4, 14 lanes. The L3 cache is 16 MB shared for the Ryzen 7 PRO versus 4 MB for the Ryzen AI 5 430. The Ryzen 7 PRO was released on 2024-04-15, while the Ryzen AI 5 430 has a release date of 2026-01-04. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP. Neither is multiplier-unlocked.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins every recorded benchmark, but the margins vary widely. The largest single win is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Ryzen 7 PRO scores 24565 against 8130, a 202.2% advantage. This massive gap reflects the double core count and higher clocks. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 107.2% lead (2476 versus 1195). In PassMark integer math, the Ryzen 7 PRO scores 97625 versus 39637, a 146.3% advantage, indicating strong ALU performance. Data encryption shows a 169.9% lead (20487 versus 7591), highlighting the Ryzen 7 PRO's advantage in cryptographic workloads. Random string sorting yields a 151.9% lead (41867 versus 16623), and extended instructions show a 122% lead (25434 versus 11455). Floating point math is 116.8% ahead (58965 versus 27193), and data compression is 116.4% ahead (343952 versus 158912). PassMark multithread shows a 114.5% lead (28572 versus 13320). The prime number search test shows a 97.7% lead (87 versus 44), and physics simulation shows a 91.3% lead (1389 versus 726). The closest result is in single-threaded performance. PassMark single-thread scores are 3762 for the Ryzen 7 PRO and 3683 for the Ryzen AI 5 430, a modest 2.1% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a larger 93% lead (3468 versus 1797), and Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 29.7% lead (349 versus 269). The data indicates that while the Ryzen AI 5 430 is competitive in light single-threaded tasks, it falls far behind in any workload that scales with core count or sustained throughput. The Ryzen 7 PRO's 16 MB L3 cache and higher boost clock contribute to its consistent wins, even in tests where the core count is less relevant.