CPU Showdown

Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HSvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X

The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is a lean, efficient laptop processor built for professionals who need solid performance on the go, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a workstation-grade desktop CPU aimed at creators and engineers who push massive multi-threaded workloads.

AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
8C / 16T · 45W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
24C / 48T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS

Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) · 4 nm · 2024

18score
4.5/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
TDP
45W
Boost Clock
5.2 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

56score
4.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
24 / 48
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
128 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
18
Ryzen Threadripper 9960XWinner
56
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X leads by 211.1% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#7Ryzen Threadripper 7960X50
#106Core 5 221E18
#107Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS18
#108Core Ultra 5 22518
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRyzen 9 PRO 8945HSRyzen Threadripper 9960X
Cores
Total Cores824
Threads1648
Base Clock4.0 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost Clock5.2 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache8 MB24 MB
L3 Cache16 MB128 MB
Platform
SocketFP7sTR5
MemoryDDR5DDR5
PCIePCIe 4.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUAMD Radeon 780M
Power
Base TDP45W350W
General
ArchitectureHawk Point-HS (Zen 4)Shimada Peak
Process4 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X wins overall for heavy multi-threaded workloads, but the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the pick for portable systems.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS offers a smarter value with much lower power needs and adequate speed for everyday tasks.

When the other wins

The weaker Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the right choice when you need a compact, low-heat laptop that still handles office work smoothly.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 18 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 211% faster than the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. If the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.