Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS

8 cores · 16 threads · up to 5.2 GHz on FP7.

4.5 · 10 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

5.2 GHz

L3 cache

16 MB

TDP

45W

Socket

FP7

Performance breakdown

Gaming18

Productivity17

Single-core17

Multi-core33

Power efficiency18

Lab scores

Performance score18

Cores8

Threads16

Boost clock (GHz)5.2 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p40 fps

1440p32 fps

4K22 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4)
Process node: 4 nm
Socket: FP7
Release year: 2024
Total cores: 8
Threads: 16
Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 780M

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 4.0 GHz
Boost clock: 5.2 GHz
L1 cache: 512 KB
L2 cache: 8 MB
L3 cache: 16 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR5
Base power (TDP): 45W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 4.0

Technologies

Instruction sets: Ryzen AI, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SME
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love how it handles heavy multitasking and creative work without breaking a sweat. The main complaint is that it runs hot under sustained load, needing a strong cooler.

Pros

Sips power for all-day battery
Handles heavy multitasking without stutter
Stays cool in thin laptops
Snappy for both work and play

Cons

Pro version locks overclocking
Integrated graphics not for gaming
Limited motherboard upgrade options

Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS

A business-class APU with Zen 4 cores and a strong integrated GPU that trades performance for efficiency in thin laptops.

Get it if you need a business laptop CPU with solid multi-core grunt and excellent power efficiency for all-day work. Skip it if you want a desktop replacement or need the highest gaming frame rates at this power level.