AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 Comparison

The Verdict

The database comparison between the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 is one-sided for measured CPU workloads, but the selection depends on what the user prioritizes in a mobile platform. The AMD part holds a 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Snapdragon sits at the 50th percentile. The Ryzen has an average benchmark score of 39,325, whereas the Snapdragon's recorded average is 0, meaning no CPU benchmark scores are available for the Qualcomm chip in the database. For pure processor throughput, the Ryzen is the clear choice.

The Snapdragon X1P-66-100, however, is not without merits. It uses a 10-core, 10-thread configuration with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, all within a 35W TDP. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses 8 cores and 16 threads, clocked at 3.80 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost, with a 45W TDP. The Snapdragon draws less power and has more physical cores, but lacks simultaneous multithreading. The AMD chip offers higher boost clocks and double the thread count, which typically translates to better sustained multi-threaded performance.

For users who require strong multi-threaded compute, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the only option with recorded benchmark evidence. For users who prioritize power efficiency and a newer platform with a different memory and PCIe configuration, the Snapdragon X1P-66-100 may be considered, but its CPU performance remains unquantified in the database. The verdict is straightforward: the AMD processor has verified performance data and a high percentile rank; the Qualcomm processor has no measured CPU scores to compare.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins in every category where benchmark scores exist. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24,565 and single-core score of 3,468 indicate strong performance for both threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,762 and multi-thread score of 28,572 further confirm this. The Ryzen also has higher base and boost clocks, a larger L3 cache (16 MB shared versus 6 MB shared), and a higher memory bandwidth figure for DDR5 at 89.6 GB/s.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 wins in platform-level specifications. It has a lower TDP of 35W versus 45W, which suggests better efficiency for thin-and-light laptops. It supports LPDDR5X memory with a higher bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, which can benefit memory-intensive tasks like integrated graphics or AI workloads. Its L2 cache is larger per module at 12 MB, and its L1 cache is 288 KB per core, which is higher than the Ryzen's 64 KB per core. However, the Snapdragon has no recorded benchmark scores, so its actual performance wins cannot be verified from the data.

The Snapdragon also uses a different PCIe configuration: Gen 4 with 12 lanes versus the Ryzen's Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The AMD chip has more PCIe lanes for expansion, while the Snapdragon has fewer but still modern Gen 4 connectivity. The integrated graphics differ as well: the Ryzen uses Radeon 780M, while the Snapdragon uses Adreno X1-85. No graphics benchmarks are recorded for either, so the comparison stops at naming the hardware.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is substantial. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point, part of the 8000 series, and manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. It uses 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. It supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with ECC capability, delivering 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The socket is AMD Socket FP7, with PCIe Gen 4 and 20 lanes from the CPU.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 is built on the Oryon codename, part of the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation, also on a 4 nm TSMC process. It has 10 cores and 10 threads, meaning no hyperthreading or equivalent SMT. Base clock is 3.40 GHz, boost clock is 4.00 GHz. The cache layout is different: 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, and 6 MB shared L3. It uses dual-channel LPDDR5X memory without ECC, with 135.2 GB/s bandwidth. The socket is Qualcomm BGA 2073, with PCIe Gen 4 and 12 lanes from the CPU.

The transistor count and die size for the Snapdragon are not recorded in the database. The Ryzen has a higher boost clock by 1.10 GHz and a higher base clock by 0.40 GHz. The Snapdragon has two more physical cores but six fewer threads. The Ryzen has ECC memory support, which the Snapdragon lacks. The Snapdragon has a higher memory bandwidth figure (135.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s) and a larger L2 cache per module (12 MB versus 1 MB per core), but a smaller L3 cache (6 MB versus 16 MB). The TDP difference is also notable: 35W for the Snapdragon versus 45W for the Ryzen.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has 8 cores. However, the AMD chip has 16 threads versus the Snapdragon's 10 threads.

Q: Does the Snapdragon support ECC memory?

A: No. The database lists ECC memory as false for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS supports ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has a TDP of 45W. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has a TDP of 35W.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, which is higher than the Snapdragon's 4.00 GHz boost clock.

Q: Are there any benchmark scores for the Snapdragon?

A: No. The database records no benchmark scores for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has 16 MB shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has 6 MB shared L3 cache.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database provides no head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-66-100 has no individual benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS, however, has a full set of recorded measurements.

The Ryzen's strongest multi-threaded result is its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24,565, which places it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Its Cinebench R20 multi-core score is 10,317, and its Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 2,476. For single-threaded work, the Ryzen scores 3,468 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 1,456 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and 349 in Cinebench R15 single-core. These numbers indicate a balanced processor that handles both high-thread-count rendering and low-thread-count responsiveness.

PassMark results for the Ryzen show a multi-thread score of 28,572, a single-thread score of 3,762, and an integer math score of 97,625. Floating point math scores 58,965, extended instructions scores 25,434, and data encryption scores 20,487. The data compression score is 343,952, random string sorting is 41,867, and physics is 1,389. Prime number finding scores 87. These scores demonstrate consistent performance across varied workloads, from arithmetic to sorting and encryption.

The nearest rivals to the Ryzen in the database include the AMD EPYC 4245P (average score 39,215, delta 0.3%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 (average score 39,485, delta -0.4%), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (average score 39,603, delta -0.7%), and the Intel Core i7-13700F (average score 39,009, delta 0.8%). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS sits within a tight band around these processors, with a delta range of -0.7% to +0.8% of their average scores. This places it slightly ahead of the EPYC and Core i7, and slightly behind the Ryzen AI 7 and the 8840HS.

Since the Snapdragon has no scores, no direct comparison can be made. The only usable comparison is the percentile ranking: the Ryzen at the 86th percentile versus the Snapdragon at the 50th percentile. That percentile gap is the only quantitative head-to-head metric available. The Snapdragon's lack of recorded data means any claim about its performance relative to the Ryzen would be unsupported by the database. The Ryzen's scores, by contrast, are comprehensive and reproducible.