Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HSvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is a compact, efficient laptop chip for business users who need solid performance on the go, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a massive workstation processor built for creators and professionals who demand extreme multi-threaded power.
Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) · 4 nm · 2024
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins overall for its massive multi-core advantage in heavy workstation tasks.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the smarter pick due to far lower power and cooling costs.
Choose the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS for a compact, quiet office PC where extreme multi-core power isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 18 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 378% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.