AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X occupy entirely different performance brackets, and the recorded data makes that split unmistakable. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the only one of the two with benchmark records in the database. It holds an 88th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41,963. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no recorded benchmark scores, an average score of zero, and sits at the 50th percentile, which is the baseline position for an unmeasured part.

For workloads where the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has data, it wins decisively in every measured category. The mobile chip delivers a multi-thread score of 30,378 in PassMark, a single-thread score of 3,920, and strong results across specialized tests such as data compression at 368,884, floating point math at 63,490, and integer math at 103,390. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X cannot be credited with any wins because the database contains no measurements for it. The comparison is therefore one-sided: the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS holds every available benchmark win, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no recorded performance evidence to place against it.

The use-case split follows the market segment labels in the database. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is a mobile part, designed for laptops and compact systems, with a 45 W TDP that suits power-constrained environments. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X is a desktop embedded part with a 65 W TDP, intended for always-on systems, industrial computing, or other embedded deployments where sustained operation matters more than portability. The data cannot confirm which is better for embedded workloads because the Embedded 9600X has no scores, but the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the only one of the two with verified performance numbers across the full test suite.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and use different core designs. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is built on Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point, part of the 8000 series. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses Zen 5 architecture with the codename Granite Ridge, part of the 9000 series. Both are manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, so the fabrication node is identical, but the underlying core architecture is not.

The transistor counts and die sizes differ substantially. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. This is a major structural difference: the mobile chip is a monolithic design with far more transistors and a much larger die, while the embedded chip is considerably smaller in both metrics. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads. The mobile part offers two additional cores and four additional threads.

Cache configurations also diverge. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core L1 is larger on the Embedded 9600X, and its L3 pool is double that of the mobile chip, which could benefit certain embedded workloads that rely on repeated data access. Neither part has 3D V-Cache.

The sockets are incompatible. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses AMD Socket FP7, a mobile socket, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses AMD Socket AM5, a desktop socket. The memory support is the same in type and channel layout: both use DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. The PCIe capabilities differ: the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X provides Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes. The embedded part has a newer and wider PCIe interface.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS carries a Radeon 780M iGPU, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X carries a generic Radeon Graphics solution. The database does not provide performance figures for either iGPU, so the comparison is limited to naming. The multiplier is locked on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and unlocked on the Ryzen Embedded 9600X, meaning the embedded desktop chip allows overclocking while the mobile chip does not.

The release dates are far apart. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS launched on 2024-04-15, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X launched on 2025-10-06. The part numbers are also distinct: the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is listed as 100-000001314 (FP7r2) and 100-000001386 (FP7), while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X is listed as 100-000001405E.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The head-to-head table is empty, and the win counters show zero wins for both sides. This absence of direct comparisons means the only way to assess the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is through its absolute scores and percentile placement, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X must be assessed through its architecture and specifications alone.

The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,165 and a single-core score of 3,552. In Cinebench R20, it scores 10,569 multi-core and 1,491 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2,536 multi-core and 357 single-core. These results place the chip at the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 41,963. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i7-14700T with an average score of 41,914, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 with 42,055, the Intel Core i7-12850HX with 41,779, and the Intel Core 7 251TE with 41,650. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS sits within 0.8 percent of all four of these parts, which indicates that its performance is tightly clustered with that group. The difference against the Intel Core i7-14700T is 0.1 percent, against the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 it is negative 0.2 percent, against the Intel Core i7-12850HX it is 0.4 percent, and against the Intel Core 7 251TE it is 0.8 percent. This means the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is effectively a peer of those processors in average score, not a clear outlier in either direction.

The PassMark results for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS provide the most detail. The multi-thread score is 30,378, and the single-thread score is 3,920, with the same value recorded for both the single_thread and singlethread test entries. Data compression reaches 368,884, data encryption reaches 21,820, extended instructions reach 27,714, and the find prime numbers test returns 91. Floating point math scores 63,490, integer math scores 103,390, physics scores 1,430, and random string sorting scores 44,668.

The Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark entries at all. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile is 50, which is the default position for a part with no measurements. The database cannot show how it compares in Cinebench or PassMark, nor can it show how it stacks up against the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS in any specific workload. The only quantitative comparisons possible are architectural, such as the core count difference of 8 versus 6 cores, the L3 cache difference of 16 MB versus 32 MB, and the PCIe generation difference of Gen 4 versus Gen 5.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X support ECC memory, and both use dual-channel DDR5 with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: What is the performance percentile of the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS?

A: The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS ranks at the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 41,963.

Q: Does the database contain any benchmark scores for the Ryzen Embedded 9600X?

A: No, the database has no benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile is 50.

Q: Are the two processors compatible with the same socket?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses AMD Socket FP7, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses AMD Socket AM5.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads. The base clock is 4.00 GHz on the mobile chip and 3.90 GHz on the embedded chip. The boost clock is 5.20 GHz versus 5.40 GHz. The TDP is 45 W for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and 65 W for the Ryzen Embedded 9600X. The socket is FP7 for the mobile part and AM5 for the desktop part. The architecture is Zen 4 for the mobile chip and Zen 5 for the embedded chip. The codenames are Hawk Point and Granite Ridge, respectively.

The process node is 4 nm for both, and the foundry is TSMC for both. The transistor count is 25,000 million for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and 8,315 million for the Ryzen Embedded 9600X. The die size is 178 mm² versus 70.6 mm². The L1 cache is 64 KB per core on the mobile chip and 80 KB per core on the embedded chip. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on both. The L3 cache is 16 MB shared on the mobile chip and 32 MB shared on the embedded chip. Neither has 3D V-Cache.

Memory support is DDR5 for both, with dual-channel buses and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth for both. Both support ECC memory. The PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes on the Ryzen Embedded 9600X. The integrated graphics are Radeon 780M on the mobile chip and Radeon Graphics on the embedded chip. The market segment is Mobile for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and Desktop for the Ryzen Embedded 9600X. The multiplier is locked on the mobile chip and unlocked on the embedded chip.

The release dates differ: 2024-04-15 for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and 2025-10-06 for the Ryzen Embedded 9600X. The part numbers are 100-000001314 (FP7r2) and 100-000001386 (FP7) for the mobile chip, and 100-000001405E for the embedded chip. The series are 8000 series and 9000 series, respectively. The production status is Active for both. Neither has a launch MSRP listed in the database.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the only one of the two with verified performance measurements, and those measurements are strong. Its 88th percentile ranking, average benchmark score of 41,963, and multi-thread score of 30,378 place it among capable performers in the database. Its nearest rivals, all within 0.8 percent in average score, confirm that it sits in a well-populated performance band. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 5.20 GHz boost clock and 16 MB of L3 cache gives it a solid foundation for multi-threaded work, and the 45 W TDP makes it suitable for mobile systems where power efficiency is a factor.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X offers no benchmark evidence in the database. Its average score of 0 and 50th percentile are the defaults for an unmeasured part. What the data does show is a newer architecture, Zen 5 versus Zen 4, a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz, double the L3 cache at 32 MB, a newer PCIe interface at Gen 5 with 24 lanes, and an unlocked multiplier. It also has a lower core count at 6 cores and 12 threads, a higher TDP at 65 W, and a larger per-core L1 cache at 80 KB. These specifications suggest a different design intent, one aimed at desktop embedded workloads where single-thread responsiveness, cache capacity, and I/O bandwidth matter, but the database cannot confirm any performance advantage because no scores exist.

For anyone relying on measured performance, the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the only choice that can be supported by the data. For anyone evaluating the Ryzen Embedded 9600X, the decision must rest on its architectural specifications alone. The database records no head-to-head results, no win counts, and no benchmark scores for the embedded part. The verdict, strictly from the data, is that the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS delivers all available performance evidence, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X remains a specification-only entry.