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Ryzen 9 7945HX3D — 16C/32T · 5.4 GHz · 55 W TDP · FL1 · PassMark #191
AMD

Ryzen 9 7945HX3D

16C/32T · 5.4 GHz · 55 W TDP · FL1 · PassMark #191

32
/ 100
From $549
VS
Core i5-14600K wins by 55
Core i5-14600K — Raptor Lake Refresh · 14C · 5.3 GHz · $319
Intel

Core i5-14600K

Raptor Lake Refresh · 14C · 5.3 GHz · $319

87
/ 100
From $319
Specdex verdict

Core i5-14600K takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen 9 7945HX3D lands at 32 and Core i5-14600K at 87. That puts Core i5-14600K ahead by 55 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Ryzen 9 7945HX3D if…

  • ✓PassMark #191 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
  • ✓3D V-Cache delivers strong gaming performance

Pick Core i5-14600K if…

  • ✓Strong gaming performance
  • ✓Good productivity for price
  • ✓DDR4 and DDR5 compatible
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Value for money

Core i5-14600K

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Core i5-14600K more score per dollar ($319 vs $549).

Ryzen 9 7945HX3D 32
vs
87 Core i5-14600K

Score breakdown

Ryzen 9 7945HX3D
32
cpu 32
passmark 57729
single 0
multi 0
gaming 0
efficiency 0
Core i5-14600K
87
cpu 0
passmark 0
single 90
multi 86
gaming 92
efficiency 78

Specs side-by-side

Ryzen 9 7945HX3D versus Core i5-14600K — full spec comparison
Spec Ryzen 9 7945HX3D Core i5-14600K
Cores
▲ 16
14 (6P+8E)
Threads
▲ 32
20
Base clock
2.3 GHz
—
Boost clock
5.4 GHz
5.3 GHz
L3 cache
32 MB
—
TDP
55 W
125 W
Socket
FL1
LGA1700
Class
Laptop
—
PassMark rank
#191 of 5,901
—
PassMark CPU Mark
57,729
—

Ryzen 9 7945HX3D

Pros
  • +PassMark #191 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
  • +3D V-Cache delivers strong gaming performance
Cons
  • −Higher price than non-X3D sibling at the same core count
  • −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings

Core i5-14600K

Pros
  • +Strong gaming performance
  • +Good productivity for price
  • +DDR4 and DDR5 compatible
Cons
  • −Last-gen LGA1700 socket
  • −Power hungry under load
  • −No AI instructions

FAQ: Ryzen 9 7945HX3D vs Core i5-14600K

Which is better, Ryzen 9 7945HX3D or Core i5-14600K? +

Core i5-14600K scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 55. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Ryzen 9 7945HX3D worth the price? +

At $549, Ryzen 9 7945HX3D delivers a Specdex score of 32 — strongest in passmark.

Is Core i5-14600K worth the price? +

At $319, Core i5-14600K delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in gaming.

Does Ryzen 9 7945HX3D or Core i5-14600K 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 7945HX3D or Core i5-14600K? +

Core i5-14600K — more score per dollar ($319 vs $549). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.