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AMD Ryzen 9 180 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 9 180 and AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX separate most on l3 cache: AMD Ryzen 9 180 at 16 MB, AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX at 32 MB, 50% in favour of AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX. They match on form factor and socket.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| TDP | 28 W | 55 W |
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 800M Graphics (RDNA 3.5) | AMD Radeon 610M Graphics (RDNA 2) |
| Socket | BGA (soldered, mobile) | BGA (soldered, mobile) |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB-50% | 32 MB |
| Cores | 8 | 16 |
| Threads | 16 | 32 |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Architecture | Zen 5 (Ryzen 200 series) | Zen 4 (Dragon Range) |
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 180
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen 9 180 strikes a strong balance between performance and portability for mainstream laptops.
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX delivers desktop-class multi-core performance in a laptop form factor, ideal for demanding gaming and creation workloads.