AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 Comparison

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 presents an asymmetric data set. The database contains a full suite of 17 recorded test scores for the AMD processor, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This absence of recorded measurements for the Snapdragon means that direct head-to-head comparisons cannot be established through measured performance data. The analysis must therefore rely on the available AMD scores and the architectural and specification differences recorded for both processors.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24565 and a single-core score of 3468. In Cinebench R20, the recorded results are 10317 multi-core and 1456 single-core. The Cinebench R15 results show 2476 multi-core and 349 single-core. These three Cinebench generations consistently indicate a strong multi-threaded capability relative to single-threaded performance, with multi-core scores exceeding single-core scores by factors of 7.1 in R23, 7.1 in R20, and 7.1 in R15.

PassMark results for the AMD processor cover several specialized workloads. The data compression score is 343952, while data encryption records 20487. Extended instructions score 25434, and find prime numbers records 87. Floating point math delivers 58965, integer math scores 97625, and multithread performance records 28572. Physics testing scores 1389, random string sorting records 41867, and single-thread testing delivers 3762. The database also lists a duplicate single-thread entry with the same score of 3762.

The average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is 39325, placing it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest recorded rivals show small deltas: the AMD EPYC 4245P scores 39215, a 0.3 percent difference; the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 39485, a negative 0.4 percent delta; the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS scores 39603, a negative 0.7 percent delta; and the Intel Core i7-13700F scores 39009, a 0.8 percent positive delta. These narrow margins place the 8845HS in a tightly clustered performance tier.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile rank of 50. With no benchmark entries recorded and no nearest rivals listed, the database provides no measured performance data for this processor. The wins counter shows 0 for each processor in the head-to-head section, consistent with the absence of head-to-head benchmark entries.

# The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the only processor in this comparison with measurable benchmark performance. Its 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates that it outperforms 86 percent of the processors tracked in the database. The average benchmark score of 39325 places it within 0.8 percent of the Intel Core i7-13700F, within 0.3 percent of the AMD EPYC 4245P, and slightly below the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS by 0.4 and 0.7 percent respectively.

The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 cannot be evaluated for performance from the database, as its average benchmark score is 0 and its percentile rank of 50 is a default value rather than a measured outcome. The absence of recorded scores means no performance verdict can be derived from the data. Any assertion about its speed relative to the AMD processor would be unsupported by the database.

For users selecting between these two processors based on available data, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the only option with documented performance evidence. The processor uses 8 cores and 16 threads, which explains its multi-threaded scores. The recorded scores across Cinebench and PassMark provide a comprehensive performance profile. The Snapdragon, with 12 cores and 12 threads, has no such profile in the database.

The data also shows that the AMD processor supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Snapdragon. This could be a deciding factor for workloads requiring error-correcting memory. The AMD processor also provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, compared to 12 lanes for the Snapdragon. These are recorded specification differences with practical implications for expandability.

# Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the Zen 4 architecture under the codename Hawk Point, belonging to the 8000 series and the Ryzen 7 generation. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor integrates a Radeon 780M graphics unit.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses the Oryon codename under the Snapdragon X Elite generation. It is also built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, but the database records no transistor count and no die size for this processor. The cache configuration differs substantially: 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The integrated graphics are the Adreno X1-85.

The core counts differ between the two processors. The AMD part provides 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading. The Snapdragon provides 12 cores and 12 threads, indicating no multithreading capability per core. This is a fundamental architectural difference: the AMD processor relies on thread doubling, while the Snapdragon relies on a higher physical core count.

Clock behavior also differs. Both processors share a base clock of 3.80 GHz. The AMD boost clock reaches 5.10 GHz, while the Snapdragon boost clock reaches 4.20 GHz. The higher boost clock on the AMD processor likely contributes to its single-threaded performance, although no direct comparison is possible without Snapdragon benchmark data.

Memory architecture differences are recorded. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Snapdragon supports LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel configuration and 135.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Snapdragon's higher memory bandwidth may benefit memory-intensive workloads, but no benchmark data confirms this.

# Specification Differences

The recorded specifications for the two processors diverge across multiple fields. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads; the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are identical at 3.80 GHz for both, but boost clocks differ: 5.10 GHz for AMD versus 4.20 GHz for Qualcomm.

Thermal design power differs, with the AMD processor rated at 45 watts and the Snapdragon at 35 watts. This 10-watt difference may influence cooling requirements and sustained performance in thin-and-light mobile systems.

The socket types are different: AMD Socket FP7 for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS versus Qualcomm BGA 2073 for the Snapdragon. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001316 (FP7r2) or 100-000001387 (FP7), while the Snapdragon part number is X1E84100.

PCIe capabilities differ: the AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Snapdragon provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU. This affects available connectivity for GPUs, NVMe storage, and other peripherals.

ECC memory support is present on the AMD processor and absent on the Snapdragon. Memory types differ: DDR5 for AMD versus LPDDR5X for Qualcomm. Memory bandwidth is higher on the Snapdragon at 135.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s for the AMD processor.

The integrated graphics differ: Radeon 780M for AMD versus Adreno X1-85 for Qualcomm. Both processors are locked, with multiplier unlocked set to false for each. The release dates are close: 2024-04-15 for AMD and 2024-04-23 for Qualcomm. Both are classified as Active in production status and target the Mobile market segment.

The process node is identical at 4 nm from TSMC. The AMD processor has recorded transistor count and die size; the Snapdragon has neither recorded. Cache configurations differ in both capacity and organization, as detailed in the architecture section.

# FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 12 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has 8 cores.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 boosts to 4.20 GHz. Both share a base clock of 3.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS supports ECC memory. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each processor?

A: The AMD processor has 89.6 GB/s bandwidth with DDR5 memory, while the Snapdragon has 135.2 GB/s bandwidth with LPDDR5X memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has an average benchmark score of 39325. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has an average score of 0, meaning no benchmark results are recorded in the database.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has a TDP of 35 watts.

# Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins in every category where measured data exists, simply because the Snapdragon has no recorded benchmark scores. The AMD processor demonstrates strength in multi-threaded workloads through its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24565 and PassMark multithread score of 28572. Its single-thread performance is also documented, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 3468 and PassMark single-thread at 3762.

The AMD processor's 16 threads, derived from 8 cores with simultaneous multithreading, likely support its multi-threaded scores. The 5.10 GHz boost clock likely contributes to its single-threaded results. The 16 MB shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 per core provide a recorded cache hierarchy that supports these workloads.

The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no recorded wins in the database. Its 12 physical cores without multithreading produce 12 threads, and its 4.20 GHz boost clock is lower than the AMD part. The Snapdragon does hold specification advantages in specific fields: higher memory bandwidth at 135.2 GB/s, larger L2 cache at 12 MB per module, larger L1 cache at 288 KB per core, and a lower TDP of 35 watts. These recorded specifications may translate to advantages in memory-intensive or power-sensitive scenarios, but no benchmark data confirms such outcomes.

The AMD processor also wins on PCIe lane count, offering 20 Gen 4 lanes compared to 12 for the Snapdragon. The ECC memory support on the AMD part is another documented advantage for reliability-sensitive workloads.

For users prioritizing measured performance, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the only processor with data supporting a decision. Its 86th percentile ranking and average score of 39325 place it among well-performing mobile processors. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 remains an unmeasured quantity in the database, with its 50th percentile rank reflecting the absence of data rather than a performance level. The database shows zero wins for each processor in the head-to-head section, and the only benchmark entries belong to the AMD part.