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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£410
  • Avg. price in US: ~$410
  • PassMark benchmark result: 29411
  • N. of physical cores: 8
  • CPU boost clock speed: 5.2 GHz

AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

7.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

7.1

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

6.8

Performance

18.0%

7.3

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

8.4

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.6

Platform

1.0%

8.2

Integrated Graphics

Very good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 6.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    7.2

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    6.8

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    8.2

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

  • 6.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    5.2

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS is a high-performance 8-core, 16-thread mobile processor based on the Zen 4 'Hawk Point' architecture, manufactured on a power-efficient TSMC 4nm process. It features a base clock of 4.0 GHz, a max boost frequency of up to 5.2 GHz, and a default TDP of 45W (configurable from 35W to 54W). Key characteristics include an integrated Radeon 780M iGPU with 12 compute units and a dedicated Ryzen AI NPU capable of up to 16 TOPS for local AI acceleration. Its main pros are exceptional single-core and multi-threaded performance for productivity, solid 1080p gaming capabilities without a dedicated GPU, and support for modern technologies like DDR5-5600/LPDDR5x-7500 RAM, PCIe 4.0, and AV1 hardware encoding. However, it is not user-replaceable as it is a BGA-soldered chip, lacks overclocking support due to a locked multiplier, and requires robust active cooling to maintain peak performance under heavy sustained workloads.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

7.1
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a technical score of 7.14 points, which is higher than that of 86.6% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.1

Overall score

40.0%

8.4

Price

7.5
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.5 points, which is higher than 85.4% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

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Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

Intel 600 Series
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS supports Intel 600 Series chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 80.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

8
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 63.4% of processors and equal to 13.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

16
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 71.1% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

5.2 GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS reaches a boost clock of 5.2 GHz which is higher than that of 90.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

8 x 4 GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a base clock of 8x4 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

4 nm
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS uses a 4 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 88.4% of processors and equal to that of 7.5% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

TSMC 4 nm
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS is built on the TSMC 4 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 87% of processors and equal to that of 7.5% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

16 MB
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has an L3 cache of 16 MB which is larger than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.7% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

8 MB
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has an L2 cache of 8 MB which is larger than that of 73.5% of processors and equal to that of 4.3% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

512 KB
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has an L1 cache of 512 KB which is larger than that of 63.6% of processors and equal to that of 9.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR5
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS supports DDR DDR5, which is newer than that of 66.4% of processors and equal to that of 12.6% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

7,500 MHz
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS supports memory speeds up to 7500 MHz, which is higher than that of 93.3% of processors and equal to 3.7% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR5X-7500 MHz
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5X-7500 MHz, which is higher than that of 94.2% of processors and equal to 3.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

256 GB
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 89.4% of processors and equal to 8.3% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Radeon 780M
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS uses the Radeon 780M integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 95.8% of processors and equal to that in 1.9% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

12
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has 12 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 62.8% of processors and equal to 9.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

800 MHz
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has an integrated GPU clock of 800 MHz which is higher than that of 90.8% of processors and equal to that of 7% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

AV1 (HW decode/encode)
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS supports AV1 (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 61.3% of processors and equal to 1.6% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

45 W
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

45 W
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.6% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

54 W
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a boost power of 54 W which is lower than that of 62.1% of processors and equal to that of 4% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 35-54 W
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AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS vs the average processor

  • 54% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,823 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,823 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.3,823 vs 2,483
  • 20.9% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.5.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 2.79x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (29,411 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (29,411 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.29,411 vs 10,532.5
  • 60.2% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,356 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,356 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,356 vs 1,471
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Hawk Point vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Hawk Point vs Kaby Lake).Hawk Point vs Kaby Lake
  • 4x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=128 GB

    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2.56x higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (7,500 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
    What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=4800 MHz

    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (7,500 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.7500 MHz vs 2933 MHz
  • 66.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a lower process node than the average processor (4 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a lower process node than the average processor (4 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.4 nm vs 12 nm
  • 3 year/s newer release date
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a newer release date than the average processor (2,023 vs 2,020).
  • 54% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,823 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 20.9% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 2.79x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (29,411 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 60.2% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,356 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 2 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 12 higher clock multiplier
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (40 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Hawk Point vs Kaby Lake).
  • 66.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a lower process node than the average processor (4 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 3.2x larger L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (8 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 4 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 2x more L2 per core
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 5.05x more transistors
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has more transistors than the average processor (25 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 33.3% larger L1 cache
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (512 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 2.56x higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (7,500 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 4x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 95.6% higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (89.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
  • Better integrated GPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon 780M vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 2.29x higher GPU clock speed
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (800 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • 15.6% lower boost power
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (54 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.

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Cache & Architecture
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Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 50% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
    When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).AV1 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • 64% more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS is more expensive than the average processor (£410 vs £250).
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS is more expensive than the average processor (£410 vs £250).£410 vs £250
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
    What it is: The kind of TPM security support associated with the processor or its platform.
    When it matters: When operating-system requirements, device encryption, enterprise security, or platform trust features matter.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 50% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24

    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.12 vs 24
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS?

  • Exceptional 1080p gaming performance for an integrated GPU (Radeon 780M)
  • Significant 40% boost in AI-driven workloads compared to the previous 7040 series
  • High energy efficiency due to the 4nm manufacturing process
  • Strong multi-threaded performance, making it a reliable 'workhorse' for creative tasks like video editing
  • Supports advanced features like AV1 hardware encoding/decoding and USB4

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS?

  • Incremental upgrade over the Ryzen 9 7940HS with minimal raw CPU performance gains
  • NPU performance (16 TOPS) is lower than the newer Ryzen AI 300 series (50 TOPS) for local AI models
  • Performance is heavily dependent on the laptop's specific cooling solution and power limits (TDP)
  • The multiplier is locked, preventing users from overclocking for extra performance
  • May experience thermal throttling in extremely thin chassis under sustained heavy loads

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laptopmedia.com
19/09/2024
[Comparison] AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Ryzen 9 8945HS – The New Zen 5 is 5% better for Everyday Tasks

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (Zen 5) outperforms the Ryzen 9 8945HS by 5% in daily tasks and offers 12 cores, a 50% increase over its predecessor, while boosting AI processing with 50 TOPS. The new processor shines in multi-threaded tasks with a 19% improvement, and the Radeon 890M iGPU is approximately 40% faster than the 780M, despite the HX 370 consuming up to 47% more power under...Read more

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notebookcheck.net
26/01/2026
Alliwava GH8 review - Powerful and efficient mini PC with Ryzen 9 8945HS and USB4

The Alliwava GH8 is a compact, 0.8-litre mini PC featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor and Radeon 780M graphics, delivering flagship-level performance with strong multi-core capability and USB4 support. It offers efficient dual-fan cooling, solid build quality, and high expandability with dual M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 slots and dual 2.5G LAN ports. Notable drawbacks, or cons, include...Read more

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ultrabookreview.com
02/08/2024
Complete list of AMD Ryzen 9 laptops (8945HS, 7945HX...)

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 featuring the AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS delivers a significant, efficient 35W leap in mobile processing power, outperforming higher-wattage Intel counterparts in a 14-inch chassis. The device is lauded for exceptional multi-threaded performance in content creation, a premium magnesium-alloy build, and a high-quality 120Hz display with impressive battery life....Read more

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laptopmedia.com
30/03/2026
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS - LaptopMedia Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS is a 4nm "Hawk Point" processor featuring 8 cores, 16 threads, and strong Radeon 780M integrated graphics, designed for high-end mobile performance. It boasts a 16MB L3 cache, a 35W-54W TDP range, and a dedicated NPU for AI acceleration, representing a refined, power-efficient update over the previous generation. Key strengths include excellent battery...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
30/03/2026
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS is a high-end, 4nm "Hawk Point" mobile processor featuring 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 4.0 GHz to 5.2 GHz boost clock designed for high-performance laptops. It integrates Radeon 780M graphics capable of 1080p gaming and includes a dedicated AI NPU (up to 16 TOPS) to accelerate generative AI workloads. Pros include excellent energy efficiency with a 35W-54W...Read more

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tomshardware.com
05/03/2024
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) review: Portability over power

The 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 features a significant design shift, prioritizing a sleek, 3.3-pound all-aluminum chassis and a vibrant 14-inch OLED display over raw, maximum performance. Key strengths include exceptional speakers, a comfortable keyboard, and a versatile port selection, positioning it as a premium "all-rounder" for both gaming and productivity. However, the pursuit...Read more

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computerbase.de
02/04/2024
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS and Intel Core Ultra 7 in AI Benchmark

The ComputerBase review of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H highlights a shift toward AI-integrated mobile performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS offers superior multi-threaded performance, roughly 20% faster than the Intel counterpart in benchmarks, alongside the capable Radeon 780M iGPU. However, the 8945HS is largely a rebrand of the older 7940HS with minor AI...Read more

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stadt-bremerhaven.de
17/11/2024
Geekom AE8 Review: Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS

The Geekom AE8 is a compact, high-performance mini PC featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor, 32 GB of dual-channel DDR5 RAM, and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, making it ideal for demanding tasks. It offers an "airier" design with improved, quieter cooling compared to the Geekom A8, while supporting up to four 4K displays through robust connectivity options like USB4 and 2.5 Gbps LAN. The...Read more

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pcwelt.de
16. Januar 2026
Alliwava GH8 Review: How does the Mini PC perform with the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS?

The Alliwava GH8 is a compact mini PC featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor, offering high-end multi-core performance and integrated AI acceleration in a durable metal case. Its notable strengths include robust connectivity with USB4 (eGPU support), dual 2.5G LAN, and support for up to four 4K displays, alongside accessible M.2 SSD and DDR5 RAM slots for easy upgrades. However,...Read more

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computerbase.de
13. Februar 2024
Gaming with Ryzen 8000: AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS Gaming Benchmark

The ComputerBase review of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS ("Hawk Point") shows that at a 65-watt TDP, it matches the desktop Ryzen 7 8700G's gaming performance due to faster DDR5-5600 memory. Notably, the 8945HS maintains high efficiency, with only a 1% FPS drop when power is lowered to 37 watts, as the Radeon 780M iGPU keeps maximum clocks. The 8945HS maintains roughly 15% better gaming...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
24. Mai 2024
Geekom A8 Review: A Premium 0.5L Mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS

The Geekom A8 is a 0.5-liter premium mini PC featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD, delivering exceptional performance for productivity and AI tasks within a compact, sturdy aluminum chassis. It boasts excellent connectivity, including USB4 for external GPUs, support for up to four 4K displays, and a full-sized SD card reader. While the Radeon 780M...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
20. März 2025
Minisforum EliteMini UM890 Pro Review: Powerful Mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 9 and Whisper-Quiet Cooling

The Minisforum EliteMini UM890 Pro, equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS and Radeon 780M graphics, offers high-performance computing for office and multimedia tasks in a compact form factor. Key advantages include an exceptionally quiet, efficient cooling system, robust connectivity via dual 2.5 Gbit/s Ethernet and OCuLink, and easy internal access for upgrades. However, the device...Read more

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phototrend.fr
03/07/2024
Geekom A8 Review: A mini PC that stays compact but offers little evolution

The Geekom A8, reviewed by Phototrend, is a high-performance mini PC featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and a sleek aluminum chassis similar to a Mac Mini. It excels in office multitasking and photo editing, offering a comprehensive port selection including USB4 and a full-sized SD card reader. However, the compact design results in audible fan noise under...Read more

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elchapuzasinformatico.com
13/02/2024
AMD strikes back at Intel: Ryzen 9 8945HS outperforms Core Ultra 7 155H in benchmarks and gaming

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (Hawk Point) is a minor refresh of the previous Ryzen 9 7940HS architecture, offering nearly identical Zen 4 CPU and Radeon 780M graphics performance while boosting AI-focused NPU performance by approximately 40%. The processor delivers excellent energy efficiency and strong 1080p gaming capabilities, making it ideal for thin, high-performance laptops and mini...Read more

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profesionalreview.com
05/09/2024
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS vs i9-14900HX: Which is the best high-end laptop CPU?

According to a September 2024 comparison by Profesional Review, the Intel Core i9-14900HX and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS represent different approaches to high-end performance, with Intel offering 24-core power for rendering and AMD delivering superior efficiency and graphics. While the i9-14900HX dominates in multi-threaded tasks like Blender, the 8945HS wins on energy efficiency,...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
25/03/2025
Minisforum EliteMini UM890 Pro: The perfect mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 9 APU?

The Minisforum EliteMini UM890 Pro is a high-performance mini PC featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor, Radeon 780M graphics, and a robust "Cold Wave 2.2" cooling system that allows for quiet operation under high 70W loads. It boasts extensive connectivity, including an OCuLink port for eGPUs, dual 2.5 GbE, USB4, and supports up to 96GB DDR5 RAM alongside dual M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0...Read more

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tweakers.net
21/10/2024
Beelink SER9 with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (Including AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS benchmarks)

The Beelink SER9, a premium "Mac Mini clone," introduces high-performance computing with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (Zen 5) processor and Radeon 890M integrated graphics, delivering a substantial 30-35% performance boost over previous generations. It features a robust, unibody aluminum chassis with an advanced vapor chamber cooling system that keeps the system quiet, often operating...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
21/08/2024
Geekom AX8 Pro AI NUC review: AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS with 32 GB DDR5 RAM and 2 TB SSD

The Geekom AX8 Pro is a compact 0.47L mini PC featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor, 32 GB DDR5 RAM, and a 2 TB SSD housed in a durable blue metal chassis. It delivers high-end performance with robust single-core capabilities, suitable for productivity and creative work, complemented by versatile connectivity options including USB4 and support for four displays. While lauded for...Read more

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tweakers.net
02/09/2024
Minisforum UM890 with OCuLink Review

The Minisforum UM890 Pro, powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, offers exceptional CPU performance and versatile connectivity, including OCuLink for external GPUs, note. The "Cold Wave 2.2" cooling system operates silently under standard loads while maintaining effective thermals for the RAM and SSD. Key drawbacks include a slightly larger footprint than standard NUCs, whiny fans under...Read more

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