AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads. The 8845HS holds a 2-core and 4-thread advantage.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS boosts up to 5.10 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X boosts higher to 5.40 GHz. The Embedded part also has a slightly higher base clock at 3.90 GHz versus 3.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Both processors support ECC memory. Each lists ECC memory as true in the database.

Q: What PCIe generations and lane counts do they offer?

A: The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), whereas the Ryzen Embedded 9600X provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Embedded chip has both a newer PCIe generation and more lanes.

Q: Are these processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has a locked multiplier, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X is unlocked. The database records multiplierUnlocked as false for the 8845HS and true for the 9600X.

Q: Do both processors use the same process node?

A: Yes, both are fabricated by TSMC on a 4 nm process node. The die sizes differ substantially: 178 mm² for the 8845HS versus 70.6 mm² for the 9600X.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different AMD generations and microarchitectures. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is part of the 8000 series, codenamed Hawk Point, and is built on Zen 4. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X belongs to the 9000 series, codenamed Granite Ridge, and uses Zen 5. Both are manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process, but the transistor counts diverge sharply: the 8845HS integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while the 9600X integrates 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die.

Cache layouts differ in both L1 and L3. The 8845HS allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 16 MB of shared L3, whereas the 9600X allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 32 MB of shared L3. Both share the same 1 MB L2 per core allocation. The larger per-core L1 and doubled L3 capacity on the 9600X reflect the newer Zen 5 design.

Memory support is identical in type and channel configuration: both use DDR5 in a dual-channel setup with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Both also support ECC memory. The platform differences are notable: the 8845HS uses AMD Socket FP7, a mobile socket, while the 9600X uses AMD Socket AM5, a desktop socket. The 8845HS is a mobile market segment part, and the 9600X is a desktop segment part.

The integrated graphics solutions differ as well. The 8845HS carries a Radeon 780M, while the 9600X carries a generic Radeon Graphics unit. The 8845HS is part of the 8000 series with a locked multiplier, and the 9600X is part of the 9000 series with an unlocked multiplier. The 9600X also provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, a generation and lane count advantage over the 8845HS's PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

The release dates place the 8845HS in April 2024, while the 9600X arrived later, in October 2025. Both are listed as Active in production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark comparison in the database is empty, so no direct test-by-test scores exist between these two processors. However, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has a full suite of recorded benchmark results, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark entries at all.

The 8845HS records an average benchmark score of 39,325 and sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD EPYC 4245P with an average score of 39,215 (0.3% behind the 8845HS), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 with 39,485 (0.4% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS with 39,603 (0.7% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-13700F with 39,009 (0.8% behind). These margins are all under 1%, placing the 8845HS in a tightly grouped performance band.

In Cinebench results, the 8845HS scores 24,565 in R23 multi-core, 10,317 in R20 multi-core, and 2,476 in R15 multi-core. Single-core results are 3,468 in R23, 1,456 in R20, and 349 in R15. The PassMark suite shows a multithread score of 28,572, a single-thread score of 3,762 (recorded twice in the database), and an integer math score of 97,625. Floating point math reaches 58,965, extended instructions score 25,434, and data encryption scores 20,487. Data compression records 343,952, random string sorting records 41,867, physics records 1,389, and find prime numbers records 87.

The 9600X, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. Its percentile placement is listed at 50 among all CPUs, but the average benchmark score is zero. Any direct comparison of measured performance between the two parts cannot be made from the recorded data.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear split. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the only one of the two with measurable benchmark results, and those results place it at the 86th percentile overall. Its average score of 39,325 places it within 1% of several established desktop and mobile parts, including the Intel Core i7-13700F and AMD EPYC 4245P.

The Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark data recorded. Its percentile of 50 and average score of zero cannot support any performance conclusion. The only quantitative facts available for the 9600X are its specifications: 6 cores, 12 threads, a 3.90 GHz base clock, a 5.40 GHz boost clock, 32 MB of L3 cache, and an unlocked multiplier.

For workloads where measured performance matters, the 8845HS is the only part in this comparison with evidence in the database. For workloads where platform features matter, the 9600X offers PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, a larger L3 cache, and an unlocked multiplier. The choice depends on whether the user requires verified benchmark data or specific platform capabilities.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Series | 8000 series | 9000 series |

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 3.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | AMD Socket AM5 |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Granite Ridge |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 4 nm |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | 8,315 million |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | 70.6 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 32 MB (shared) |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 780M | Radeon Graphics |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Release Date | 2024-04-15 | 2025-10-06 |

| Part Number | 100-000001316(FP7r2), 100-000001387(FP7) | 100-000001405E |

The two parts share several specifications: both use DDR5 memory, dual-channel buses, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, ECC support, and TSMC 4 nm fabrication. They diverge on core count, clocks, TDP, socket, cache sizes, PCIe capabilities, integrated graphics, market segment, and unlock status.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins on core and thread count, offering 8 cores and 16 threads against 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries a larger integrated GPU in the Radeon 780M, which is a more specific graphics solution than the generic Radeon Graphics on the 9600X. The 8845HS has a lower TDP of 45 W against 65 W, which suits mobile chassis designs. Its benchmark data is complete, with an average score of 39,325 and an 86th percentile placement, making it the only part in this comparison with recorded performance evidence.

The Ryzen Embedded 9600X wins on clock speeds, with a 3.90 GHz base and 5.40 GHz boost against 3.80 GHz and 5.10 GHz. It doubles the L3 cache from 16 MB to 32 MB and increases per-core L1 from 64 KB to 80 KB. It offers PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes instead of Gen 4 with 20 lanes. It is unlocked for overclocking while the 8845HS is locked. Its socket, AM5, is a desktop platform, and its release date is later in October 2025 versus April 2024.

The data does not support a performance winner for the 9600X because no benchmarks are recorded. The specification sheet favors the 9600X for platform flexibility, cache capacity, and PCIe bandwidth. The benchmark evidence favors the 8845HS for verified multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, as demonstrated by Cinebench R23 scores of 24,565 multi-core and 3,468 single-core, plus PassMark multithread and single-thread scores of 28,572 and 3,762.