AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X is asymmetrical. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has a full benchmark suite across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and Passmark workloads. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no recorded benchmark scores in the database at this time. Consequently, the head-to-head comparison relies on the Ryzen 9 PRO’s measured performance and the architectural specifications of the Embedded part.

The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25165 and a single-core score of 3552. In Cinebench R20, it scores 10569 multicore and 1491 single-core. The Cinebench R15 run yields 2536 multicore and 357 single-core. These scores indicate a strong mobile processor with a substantial multi-threaded capability for its class.

Passmark results for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS show a multithread score of 30378 and a single-thread score of 3920. Its integer math score is 103390, floating point math is 63490, and extended instructions score is 27714. Data encryption scores 21820, data compression scores 368884, and random string sorting scores 44668. Find prime numbers score is 91, and physics score is 1430. The average benchmark score across the recorded suite is 41963, placing it at the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

The nearest rivals in the database for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS include the Intel Core i7-14700T with an average score of 41914 and a delta of 0.1 percent, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 with an average score of 42055 and a delta of -0.2 percent, the Intel Core i7-12850HX with an average score of 41779 and a delta of 0.4 percent, and the Intel Core 7 251TE with an average score of 41650 and a delta of 0.8 percent. These deltas are extremely narrow. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS effectively sits in a tight cluster with these four processors, with less than one percent separating any of them. The largest gap is the 0.8 percent advantage over the Intel Core 7 251TE, and the smallest is the 0.1 percent edge over the Intel Core i7-14700T. The Ryzen 5 7400 leads the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS by 0.2 percent, a negligible margin.

Because the Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no recorded benchmark scores, there are no direct wins for either part in the head-to-head data. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero. The comparison must therefore be framed around the Ryzen 9 PRO’s measured results and the Embedded 9950X’s specifications, which are detailed below.

FAQ

Q: Does the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has a full suite of Cinebench and Passmark scores. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 25165, and its Passmark multithread score is 30378.

Q: Does the Ryzen Embedded 9950X have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the database lists no benchmark entries for the Ryzen Embedded 9950X. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and it has no nearest rival data.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS sits within 0.8 percent of its nearest rivals. It is 0.1 percent ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700T, 0.4 percent ahead of the Intel Core i7-12850HX, and 0.8 percent ahead of the Intel Core 7 251TE. It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 by 0.2 percent.

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

A: The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is at the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of the Ryzen Embedded 9950X?

A: The Ryzen Embedded 9950X is at the 50th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 0.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Ryzen Embedded 9950X has a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear split. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is a measured performer with an 88th percentile ranking and a full benchmark profile. Its 25165 Cinebench R23 multicore score and 30378 Passmark multithread score demonstrate solid multi-threaded capability. Its single-core performance, with a Cinebench R23 score of 3552 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3920, is competitive within its nearest rival cluster.

The Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no recorded benchmark results. Its 50th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 0 reflect an absence of data, not a measured performance level. Any direct verdict on its benchmark behavior is therefore unsupported by the database. What can be stated is its configuration: 16 cores, 32 threads, a base clock of 4.30 GHz, a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, and a TDP of 170 W.

For users selecting between these two parts based strictly on the database, the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the only one with verified performance metrics. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X offers double the cores and threads, a higher boost clock, and a larger L3 cache, but none of that is reflected in measured scores. The verdict, from the recorded data, is that the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the validated choice for benchmark-relevant comparisons, while the Ryzen Embedded 9950X remains an unquantified alternative.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key fields. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads, double the core and thread counts. Base clocks differ: 4.00 GHz for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS versus 4.30 GHz for the Ryzen Embedded 9950X. Boost clocks differ as well, with 5.20 GHz on the mobile part and 5.70 GHz on the embedded part.

TDP is a major differentiator. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is rated at 45 W, while the Ryzen Embedded 9950X is rated at 170 W. The socket types are different: AMD Socket FP7 for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen Embedded 9950X. The market segments differ, with the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS classified as Mobile and the Ryzen Embedded 9950X as Desktop.

PCIe support differs. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Ryzen Embedded 9950X uses PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ: Radeon 780M on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS versus Radeon Graphics on the Ryzen Embedded 9950X. The multiplier is unlocked on the Ryzen Embedded 9950X, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has a locked multiplier.

Part numbers differ as well. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is listed with part numbers 100-000001314 (FP7r2) and 100-000001386 (FP7). The Ryzen Embedded 9950X has part number 100-000001277E. Release dates differ, with the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS released on 2024-04-15 and the Ryzen Embedded 9950X released on 2025-10-06. Memory support is the same in both: DDR5, dual-channel, 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and ECC support enabled for both.

Architecture Differences

The architecture details reveal a generational gap. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses Zen 4 architecture under the codename Hawk Point, belonging to the 8000 series. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X uses Zen 5 architecture under the codename Granite Ridge, belonging to the 9000 series. Both are manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Transistor counts differ significantly: the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16,630 million transistors across a 2x 70.6 mm² die configuration.

Cache layouts differ. 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 9950X has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The L3 cache difference is substantial, with the Embedded part offering four times the shared L3 capacity. Neither part has vCache3d data recorded.

The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is built on the Hawk Point design with a monolithic die of 178 mm². The Ryzen Embedded 9950X uses a chiplet design with two dies of 70.6 mm² each, totaling 141.2 mm² of silicon area. The transistor density is higher on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS given its larger transistor count on a single die. The Embedded part compensates with a larger L3 cache and a more advanced Zen 5 architecture.

The generation labels confirm the architectural split. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is listed as Ryzen 9 (Zen 4 (Hawk Point)), while the Ryzen Embedded 9950X is listed as Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)). The production status for both is Active.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS wins in every category where measured data exists. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25165 places it well above the average desktop processor, and its Passmark multithread score of 30378 reinforces that position. The 88th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that it sits in the upper tier of the database. Its single-core results, with a Cinebench R23 score of 3552 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3920, show balanced performance across both single and multi-threaded workloads.

The Ryzen Embedded 9950X wins on specification-based comparisons. It offers 16 cores and 32 threads, double the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS. Its base clock of 4.30 GHz and boost clock of 5.70 GHz are both higher. Its 64 MB L3 cache is four times larger than the 16 MB on the mobile part. It supports PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes, versus PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS. Its TDP of 170 W indicates a part designed for sustained heavy workloads, whereas the 45 W TDP of the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS targets power-constrained mobile environments.

The use-case split follows the data. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is suited for scenarios where measured multi-threaded performance and a mid-range power envelope are priorities. Its 45 W TDP and mobile socket make it appropriate for laptops and compact systems. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X, with its 170 W TDP, desktop socket, unlocked multiplier, and dual-die Zen 5 design, is configured for embedded or desktop applications requiring high core counts and the latest PCIe generation, though its benchmark performance is not yet recorded. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS delivers verified results; the Ryzen Embedded 9950X offers superior specifications on paper, pending future benchmark data.