AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX vs Intel Core i9-13980HX

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX or AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, you'll need a motherboard with a FL1 socket.
The Intel Core i9-13980HX features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-13980HX, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
AMD Ryzen 7045 Group Intel Core i 13000H
6 Generation 13
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX Name Intel Core i9-13980HX
AMD Ryzen 9 Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-13980HX has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.2 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
32 Threads 32
16x Zen 4 Cores None
None None 1.6 GHz
16 CPU Cores 24
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 8x Raptor Cove
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2.2 GHz
None None 5.6 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
None None 16x Gracemont
None None 4.0 GHz
5.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.5 GHz Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX uses the AMD Radeon 610M Graphics, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i9-13980HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-13980HX uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU), which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
128 Shaders 256
Q3/2022 Release date Q1/2023
6 nm Technology 10 nm
12 Direct X 12
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
2 Execution units 32
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
9 Generation 13
2.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.65 GHz
AMD Radeon 610M Graphics GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600
Yes ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
83.2 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
None TDP (PL2) 157 W
None TDP down 45 W
75 W TDP up 86 W
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-13980HX is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 36.0 MB cache.
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
5 nm Technology 10 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Dragon Range (Zen 4) Architecture Raptor Lake H
64.0 MB L3-Cache 36.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
100-000000870 Part Number --
FL1 Socket BGA 1744
16.0 MB L2-Cache 32.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.5 GHz
58842
58842
Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C 32T @ 2.2 GHz
48600
48600

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.5 GHz
32788
32788
Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C 32T @ 2.2 GHz
31780
31780

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C 32T @ 2.2 GHz
19763
19763
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.5 GHz
19472
19472

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C 32T @ 2.2 GHz
17097
17097
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.5 GHz
16214
16214

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C 32T @ 2.2 GHz
2819
2819
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.5 GHz
2734
2734

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C 32T @ 2.2 GHz
2142
2142
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.5 GHz
1955
1955

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.5 GHz
2130
2130
Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C 32T @ 2.2 GHz
2117
2117

AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX and Intel Core i9-13980HX in leaderboards