Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C/32T · 5.4 GHz · 55 W TDP · FL1 · PassMark #228
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
96C/192T · 5.4 GHz · 350 W · sTR5 · PassMark #1
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen 9 7945HX lands at 30 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX at 95. That puts Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX ahead by 65 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Ryzen 9 7945HX if…
- ✓PassMark CPU Mark of 54,074 — solid multi-thread numbers
- ✓Mainstream desktop flagship core count
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX if…
- ✓Ranked #1 on PassMark — multi-thread throughput is class-leading
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Ryzen 9 7945HXSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Ryzen 9 7945HX more score per dollar ($549 vs $11,699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen 9 7945HX | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | ▲ 96 |
| Threads | 32 | ▲ 192 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | ▲ 384 MB |
| TDP | 55 W | 350 W |
| Socket | FL1 | sTR5 |
| Class | Laptop | — |
| PassMark rank | #228 of 5,901 | #1 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 54,074 | ▲ 170,935 |
| Platform | — | WRX90 (full 8-ch/128-lane) or TRX50 (reduced to 4-ch/80-lane) |
| Memory | — | 8-channel DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM, up to 2TB (on WRX90) |
| PCIe | — | 128x PCIe 5.0 + 8x PCIe 4.0 from CPU (on WRX90) |
Ryzen 9 7945HX
- +PassMark CPU Mark of 54,074 — solid multi-thread numbers
- +Mainstream desktop flagship core count
- −Requires recent-generation motherboard and DDR5 memory
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
- +Ranked #1 on PassMark — multi-thread throughput is class-leading
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
FAQ: Ryzen 9 7945HX vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
Which is better, Ryzen 9 7945HX or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX? +
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 65. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen 9 7945HX worth the price? +
At $549, Ryzen 9 7945HX delivers a Specdex score of 30 — strongest in passmark.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX worth the price? +
At $11,699, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in passmark.
Does Ryzen 9 7945HX or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Ryzen 9 7945HX or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX? +
Ryzen 9 7945HX — more score per dollar ($549 vs $11,699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.