AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data delivers a decisive verdict: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins all 11 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435. There is no recorded benchmark where the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 takes the lead. The most dramatic separation appears in data encryption, where the 8845HS scores 20,487 against 11,267, a 81.8% advantage. This is the largest single delta in the dataset, indicating a substantial gap in cryptographic workload performance.

Multithreaded performance shows a similarly wide margin. The 8845HS records 28,572 in the Passmark multithread test versus 19,091 for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435, a 49.7% difference. Integer math follows at 97,625 versus 60,879, a 60.4% lead for the 8845HS. Random string sorting shows a 67.9% gap (41,867 versus 24,936), and extended instructions deliver a 52.1% advantage (25,434 versus 16,724). Prime number finding favors the 8845HS by 52.6% (87 versus 57), while floating-point math shows a 43.4% edge (58,965 versus 41,114). Data compression scores 343,952 for the 8845HS against 232,803 for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435, a 47.7% difference. Physics processing completes the pattern with 1,389 versus 995, a 39.6% gap.

The single-thread comparison is the only close contest. The 8845HS scores 3,762 while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 3,757, a delta of just 0.1%. Both chips deliver near-identical single-core throughput despite the 8845HS having a 5.10 GHz boost clock versus 4.50 GHz for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435. This near-tie in single-thread performance suggests that the newer Zen 5 architecture in the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 compensates for its lower clock speed, but only in lightly threaded scenarios.

Overall average benchmark scores confirm the trend. The 8845HS posts an average of 39,325 across all recorded tests, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 averages 37,762, also in the 86th percentile, but with a lower raw score. The database shows the 8845HS sits within 0.3% of the AMD EPYC 4245P and within 0.7% of the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 sits within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 and within 0.2% of the Intel Core i5-13600K.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins every recorded workload category, so the use-case split is clear: this processor dominates in multi-threaded productivity, content creation, and data-heavy tasks. Its 16 threads versus 12 threads, combined with 8 cores versus 6 cores, provides a structural advantage in parallel workloads. The 49.7% lead in Passmark multithread and 60.4% lead in integer math indicate that compilation, rendering, and scientific computing tasks would see substantial gains on the 8845HS.

The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has no wins in the recorded data. However, its near-parity in single-thread performance (0.1% gap) means that for everyday responsive tasks such as web browsing, office applications, or light coding, the practical difference is negligible. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 also carries a lower thermal envelope of 28W versus 45W for the 8845HS, which the database records without judgment but which implies different thermal management requirements in thin-and-light chassis.

For workloads that stress the memory subsystem, both processors share identical dual-channel bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s, so neither gains an advantage there. The 8845HS offers more L3 cache (16 MB shared versus 4 MB) and larger per-core L1 (64 KB versus 80 KB per core, but 8 cores versus 6 cores), which likely contributes to its lead in data compression and random string sorting. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 uses a newer Zen 5 architecture, but the recorded benchmarks show that architectural generation alone does not overcome the core and clock deficits.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one conclusion for performance-sensitive buyers: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the superior processor in every measured category. The 8845HS leads by margins ranging from 0.1% in single-thread to 81.8% in encryption, with most multi-threaded workloads showing a 40% to 60% advantage. Anyone running parallel workloads, heavy data processing, or encryption-heavy applications should select the 8845HS without hesitation based on these numbers.

The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is competitive only in single-threaded responsiveness, where it trails by a statistically negligible 0.1%. Its lower 28W TDP and Zen 5 architecture may appeal to systems prioritizing power efficiency over raw throughput, but the database contains no efficiency benchmarks to quantify that trade-off. The 8845HS also holds a higher 86th percentile placement with a 39,325 average score versus 37,762 for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435, reinforcing its overall performance ranking.

For buyers choosing between these two mobile parts, the decision hinges on whether the workload is primarily single-threaded interactive use or multi-threaded compute. The former sees near-identical results; the latter sees a decisive win for the 8845HS. There is no recorded scenario where the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 outperforms the 8845HS.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better multi-threaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS. It scores 28,572 in Passmark multithread versus 19,091 for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435, a 49.7% advantage.

Q: How close is single-thread performance between the two?

A: Extremely close. The 8845HS scores 3,762 and the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 3,757, a difference of 0.1%.

Q: Does the newer Zen 5 architecture help the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 win any benchmarks?

A: No. Despite using Zen 5 versus Zen 4 in the 8845HS, the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 loses all 11 recorded head-to-head benchmarks.

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

A: Data encryption shows the biggest difference: 20,487 for the 8845HS versus 11,267 for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435, an 81.8% lead.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the 8845HS and the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 list ECC memory support as true.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, part of the 8000 series. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 uses Zen 5 architecture with the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. Both are built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, but the 8845HS is fabricated with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has no recorded transistor count or die size.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. The 8845HS provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and only 4 MB of L3 cache. The larger L3 cache in the 8845HS likely contributes to its strong showing in data compression and random string sorting, where it leads by 47.7% and 67.9% respectively.

Both processors integrate Radeon graphics, but with different models: the 8845HS includes Radeon 780M, while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 includes Radeon 840M. The database records no graphics benchmarks, so relative iGPU performance is not quantified. Both support DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the 8845HS provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only).

Specification Differences

The core count differs: 8 cores / 16 threads for the 8845HS versus 6 cores / 12 threads for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435. Base clock speeds diverge substantially, with the 8845HS at 3.80 GHz versus 2.00 GHz for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435. Boost clocks show a smaller gap: 5.10 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. Thermal design power differs by 17W, with the 8845HS rated at 45W and the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 at 28W.

Sockets are incompatible: the 8845HS uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 uses AMD Socket FP8. Memory support expands for the newer part, with the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the 8845HS lists only DDR5. Both maintain dual-channel memory buses and identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

PCIe lane count differs, with the 8845HS offering 20 Gen 4 lanes versus 14 Gen 4 lanes for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435. Integrated graphics differ as noted above. Release dates are far apart: the 8845HS launched on 2024-04-15, while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 launched on 2026-01-04. Both processors are currently listed as Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The 8845HS has two part numbers (100-000001316 for FP7r2 and 100-000001387 for FP7), while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has a single part number (100-000001788).