AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How do the two compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins all single-thread tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 3468 versus 1806 for the Ryzen AI 7 445, a 92% lead. In PassMark single-thread, the margin narrows to 4.8%, with scores of 3762 and 3591.

Q: Which CPU has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS offers 16 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 provides only 4 MB. The L1 and L2 caches also differ: 64 KB per core versus 80 KB per core for L1, but both use 1 MB per core for L2.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 reaches 4.60 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports a wider range of memory types?

A: The Ryzen AI 7 445 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, whereas the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory with an 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: How does the integrated graphics compare?

A: The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS includes the Radeon 780M, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 uses the Radeon 840M.

Architecture Differences

The two processors belong to different architectural generations. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is built on Zen 4 with the Hawk Point codename, part of the 8000 series. The Ryzen AI 7 445 uses Zen 5 architecture with the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 series, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. Both are manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC, but the physical details diverge: the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has a die size of 178 mm² and 25,000 million transistors, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 has no recorded die size or transistor count in the database.

The cache hierarchy shows a notable split. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen AI 7 445 uses 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, but only 4 MB of L3. The smaller L3 on the Ryzen AI 7 445 likely reflects its lower core count and different design goals, even though the newer Zen 5 core has a larger L1.

Socket and platform support also differ. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 uses AMD Socket FP8. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen AI 7 445 provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). Both support ECC memory, which is notable for mobile processors.

The integrated graphics differ by one tier. The Radeon 780M in the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is paired with the older Zen 4 core, while the Radeon 840M in the Ryzen AI 7 445 comes with the newer Zen 5 core. Memory support also expands on the newer part: the Ryzen AI 7 445 lists both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS lists DDR5 only. Both maintain the same dual-channel memory bus and the same 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a decisive sweep. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins all 15 compared benchmarks, with no wins recorded for the Ryzen AI 7 445. The largest margin appears in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 24565 against 10590, a 132% difference. That is the single biggest gap in the dataset.

Cinebench R15 results follow the same pattern. In multicore, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 2476 versus 1723, a 43.7% lead. In single-core, it scores 349 versus 254, a 37.4% lead. The Cinebench R23 single-core test shows a 92% advantage, with 3468 against 1806. These results indicate that the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS holds a strong lead in both lightly threaded and fully threaded rendering workloads.

PassMark tests reveal where the gap widens and where it narrows. The smallest margin is in PassMark single-thread, where the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 3762 and the Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 3591, a 4.8% edge. This suggests the newer Zen 5 core in the Ryzen AI 7 445 nearly closes the single-core gap in some integer-heavy tests, despite the lower boost clock. However, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS still wins.

The largest PassMark margin is in data encryption, where the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 20487 against 10519, a 94.8% lead. Integer math shows a 67.4% advantage, with scores of 97625 and 58332. Floating point math gives a 49.8% lead, 58965 versus 39362. Extended instructions show a 60.7% edge, 25434 versus 15826. Data compression yields a 59.4% lead, 343952 versus 215812. Random string sorting shows a 78.2% gap, 41867 versus 23488. Prime number finding gives a 55.4% lead, 87 versus 56. Physics simulation shows a 42.3% edge, 1389 versus 976. PassMark multithread shows a 57.7% lead, 28572 versus 18115.

The average benchmark scores reflect the same hierarchy. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS records an average score of 39325, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 records 26936. The percentile rankings place the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 sits at the 79th percentile. The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS include the AMD EPYC 4245P (0.3% higher average score), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 (0.4% lower), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (0.7% lower), and the Intel Core i7-13700F (0.8% higher). The Ryzen AI 7 445 sits near the Intel Core i7-1370P (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U (0.3% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G (0.4% lower), and the Intel Core i9-9900K (0.6% lower). These figures show that the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS competes at a much higher performance tier than the Ryzen AI 7 445.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: 3.80 GHz versus 2.00 GHz. Boost clocks differ as well: 5.10 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. The TDP also differs, with the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS rated at 45 watts and the Ryzen AI 7 445 rated at 28 watts.

The architecture generation separates them: Zen 4 (Hawk Point) versus Zen 5 / Zen 5c (Gorgon Point). The socket changes from AMD Socket FP7 to AMD Socket FP8. Cache sizes differ in L1 and L3, with the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS using 64 KB of L1 per core and 16 MB of L3, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 uses 80 KB of L1 per core and 4 MB of L3. Both share the same 1 MB L2 per core.

Memory support differs in type: DDR5 only for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS, DDR5 and LPDDR5X for the Ryzen AI 7 445. PCIe lanes differ: 20 lanes for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS versus 14 lanes for the Ryzen AI 7 445, both Gen 4. The integrated GPU differs: Radeon 780M versus Radeon 840M. Release dates differ, with the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS released earlier and the Ryzen AI 7 445 released later. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has recorded die size and transistor data, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 lacks both in the database. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP, and neither is multiplier unlocked.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS outperforms the Ryzen AI 7 445 in every recorded test, with margins ranging from 4.8% in PassMark single-thread to 132% in Cinebench R23 multicore. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS also carries a higher TDP of 45 watts against 28 watts, which explains part of the performance advantage. The Ryzen AI 7 445 offers a newer Zen 5 architecture, a larger L1 cache per core, and support for LPDDR5X memory, but these features do not translate into benchmark wins in the recorded data.

The average benchmark score differential is substantial: 39325 versus 26936. The percentile ranking places the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS at the 86th percentile, seven points above the Ryzen AI 7 445 at the 79th percentile. For workloads that depend on multi-threaded throughput, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the clear choice. For lightly threaded tasks, the gap narrows but still favors the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS.

The Ryzen AI 7 445 has a lower TDP and a newer core design, which may appeal to systems prioritizing efficiency. The recorded data, however, shows no benchmark category where the Ryzen AI 7 445 leads. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins all 15 head-to-head comparisons.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins in every measured category. The largest advantages appear in multi-threaded rendering, with a 132% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore and a 43.7% lead in Cinebench R15 multicore. Data encryption shows a 94.8% edge, indicating strong performance in cryptographic workloads. Random string sorting shows a 78.2% lead, which suggests an advantage in sorting and data organization tasks. Integer math delivers a 67.4% lead, and extended instructions show a 60.7% edge. Data compression shows a 59.4% lead, and multithreaded PassMark shows a 57.7% advantage. Prime number finding shows a 55.4% lead, floating point math shows a 49.8% lead, and physics simulation shows a 42.3% edge. Single-core Cinebench R23 shows a 92% lead, and single-core Cinebench R15 shows a 37.4% lead.

The Ryzen AI 7 445 has no recorded wins. Its closest result is PassMark single-thread, where it trails by only 4.8%. This indicates that the newer Zen 5 core, despite the lower boost clock of 4.60 GHz, comes close to matching the older Zen 4 core in single-threaded integer performance. The Ryzen AI 7 445 also offers LPDDR5X memory support and a lower TDP, which are not reflected in the benchmark scores but may matter for platform design.

For mixed workloads, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS dominates across rendering, encryption, math, compression, and sorting. The Ryzen AI 7 445 remains competitive only in the narrow single-thread PassMark test. The data suggests that the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the stronger processor for virtually all compute-intensive tasks, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 may be suited for systems where the 28-watt TDP and LPDDR5X support are priorities over raw performance. The recorded benchmark results, however, offer no scenario in which the Ryzen AI 7 445 takes the lead.