AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS

The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the benchmark database, an 8-core, 16-thread mobile processor built on TSMC's 4 nm node with Zen 4 architecture. Its average benchmark score of 28,369 places it in a tightly contested performance cluster, where the nearest rivals are separated by fractions of a percent. This is a processor that delivers consistent, high-end mobile performance without straying into extreme enthusiast territory, and the data shows it trades blows with some of Intel's most capable mobile and low-power desktop parts.

Benchmark Performance

The Ryzen 7 8845HS posts an average benchmark score of 28,369, which puts it in a dead heat with its closest competitors. Against the Intel Core i5-14500T, the delta is exactly 0%, meaning the two processors are statistically indistinguishable in aggregate performance. The Intel Core i9-11950H also matches at a 0% delta, while the Intel Core i9-12900H trails by just 0.1% and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS leads by 0.3%. These margins are negligible in real-world terms; the 8845HS is effectively tied with all four rivals, and any perceived advantage would depend on the specific workload.

Looking at raw multi-threaded scores, the Cinebench R23 multicore result of 24,222 points demonstrates strong sustained throughput for a 45 W mobile part. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7,404 and max-thread score of 7,413 confirm that scaling holds up well when all 16 threads are active, with only a negligible drop-off between 16 and max thread counts. PassMark multithread score of 28,498 and Geekbench multicore score of 11,013 reinforce this picture of a capable all-core performer. The Cinebench R20 multicore result of 10,173 and R15 multicore score of 2,441 show consistent scaling across different rendering workloads, indicating the processor maintains its performance profile regardless of the benchmark's threading model.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The single-thread results reveal a processor with excellent per-core efficiency. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,419 is strong for a mobile chip, and the 3DMark single-thread score of 990 paired with the 2-thread score of 1,924 shows that lightly threaded workloads get close to ideal scaling. The Geekbench single-core score of 2,331 and PassMark single-thread score of 3,738 confirm that the Zen 4 architecture's IPC advantage is fully realized here. Interestingly, the 4-thread 3DMark score of 3,690 is almost exactly double the 2-thread score, indicating perfect scaling up to four threads, while the 8-thread score of 6,085 shows slightly diminished scaling as the processor approaches its full core count.

This split matters for real workloads. The delta between single-thread and multi-thread performance — from a 3DMark single-thread score of 990 to a max-thread score of 7,413, a roughly 7.5x increase — suggests that the processor handles both latency-sensitive and throughput-heavy tasks with equal competence. For applications that rely on a few fast cores, such as web browsing, office productivity, or older games, the 8845HS will feel responsive. For fully parallel workloads like video rendering or code compilation, the 16 threads provide substantial uplift, with the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24,222 representing a 7.1x improvement over its single-core result of 3,419.

Who Should Consider It

The 8845HS is best suited for users who need a balanced mobile processor that excels across a broad spectrum of tasks. Gamers will appreciate the strong single-thread performance — the 3DMark single-thread score of 990 and 2-thread score of 1,924 indicate that game engines relying on one or two primary threads will run smoothly. The integrated Radeon 780M graphics add further appeal for light gaming without a discrete GPU, though the benchmark data focuses on CPU performance.

Content creators and professionals running multi-threaded applications will find the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24,222 and PassMark multithread score of 28,498 compelling. The data compression score of 344,439 in PassMark and floating-point math score of 59,254 suggest strong performance in tasks like file archiving and scientific computing. The extended instructions score of 25,642 indicates good AVX-512 or similar vector workload performance, which benefits audio processing, rendering, and some AI workloads.

Office and productivity users will find the PassMark single-thread score of 3,738 more than adequate for everyday tasks. The integer math score of 97,747 and random string sorting score of 41,446 show solid performance in general computation and database-like operations. However, the find prime numbers score of 87 is notably low, indicating that highly specialized integer-heavy workloads may not be this processor's strongest suit. The data encryption score of 20,416 is respectable, suggesting hardware-accelerated encryption would benefit security-conscious users.

How It Compares

Against the Intel Core i5-14500T, the 8845HS is exactly matched at a 0% delta in average score. The i5-14500T is a low-power desktop part, while the 8845HS is a mobile processor, so the comparison highlights how far mobile performance has come. The 8845HS achieves parity with a chip that has a more generous thermal envelope, which speaks to the efficiency of the Zen 4 architecture on 4 nm.

The Intel Core i9-11950H is also tied at 0% delta. This is a 10th-generation H-series mobile processor that was once a flagship for gaming laptops. The 8845HS matches it while presumably offering better efficiency and newer features, making the older i9 effectively obsolete for new purchases when the 8845HS is available.

The Intel Core i9-12900H trails by 0.1%, a margin so small it falls within normal run-to-run variance. The i9-12900H was a high-end mobile part with a hybrid architecture, and the 8845HS edges it out in aggregate. This result suggests that AMD's homogeneous 8-core design competes effectively against Intel's heterogeneous core layout in overall throughput.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS leads the 8845HS by 0.3%. These are near-identical processors from the same family, with the 8845HS being the newer release. The 0.3% gap is likely due to minor clock or firmware differences, and in practical terms, users would not notice a difference between the two in any workload.

Power and Thermals

The 8845HS carries a TDP of 45 W, which classifies it as a performance-oriented mobile processor rather than an ultra-efficient low-power part. This TDP level implies that laptops using this chip will need a capable cooling solution — typically a dual-fan design with multiple heat pipes — to sustain maximum boost clocks of 5.10 GHz during extended workloads. The base clock of 3.80 GHz is relatively high for a mobile processor, indicating that even under sustained load, the chip is designed to maintain substantial performance without aggressive power limiting.

The 4 nm process node from TSMC helps keep thermals manageable at this TDP. The processor's die size of 178 mm² with 25,000 million transistors suggests a dense, efficient design that can dissipate heat effectively when paired with a proper cooling system. The fact that the processor maintains a max-thread 3DMark score of 7,413 nearly identical to its 16-thread score of 7,404 suggests that thermal throttling is not a significant factor in benchmark conditions, as the processor continues to perform at its peak even when all cores are active. For system integrators, this means the 8845HS can be deployed in thin-and-light chassis with adequate cooling, but thicker gaming or creator laptops will extract the full sustained performance potential. The 45 W TDP also makes it suitable for a wide range of laptop form factors, from mainstream performance notebooks to compact gaming machines, provided the cooling solution can handle the sustained heat output during multi-threaded rendering or gaming sessions.