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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D vs AMD Ryzen AI 5 430: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D and AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 separate most on l3 cache: AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D at 64 MB, AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 at 16 MB, 75% in favour of AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D.
Specs
| Specification |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2026 |
| TDP | 55 W | 28 W |
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 610M Graphics (RDNA 2) | AMD Radeon 860M (RDNA 3.5) |
| Socket | BGA (soldered, mobile) | BGA |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 16 MB-75% |
| Cores | 16 | 6 |
| Threads | 32 | 12 |
| Architecture | Zen 4 (7040/9955 Dragon Range) | Krackan Point (Zen 5) |
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D
9.1 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D is the pinnacle of mobile gaming performance, bringing 3D V-Cache and desktop-class core counts to a laptop chassis.
AMD Ryzen AI 5 430
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 is a balanced mainstream AI laptop chip, fitting everyday productivity laptops well.