AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX

Expert rating8.5 / 10

Brand:: AMD
Form Factor:: Laptop
CPU Socket:: FL1
Core/Thread Count:: 16 Core / 32 Thread
TDP:: 55 W
iGPU:: AMD Radeon 610M
CPU Series:: Ryzen

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Manufacturer: AMD Last updated: 2026-10-10

AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX Review

AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX 16-core 32-thread mobile processor, 2.9GHz base / 5.2GHz boost, 55W TDP, Zen 4 (Dragon Range)

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is an unlocked, desktop-class mobile processor for high-end gaming and creator laptops. Built on AMD's Zen 4 (Dragon Range), it pairs 16 cores and 32 threads with a 2.9GHz base clock boosting to 5.2GHz and 32MB of L3 cache, all within a 55W power envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 16 cores and 32 threads, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is built on AMD's Zen 4 (Dragon Range). Its 2.9GHz base clock boosts up to 5.2GHz, backed by 32MB of L3 cache for solid multitasking and application performance in a laptop chassis.

Measured results

Geekbench scores

Geekbench 6, Multi-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	15,347 15,221 to 15,473
Geekbench 6, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	2,747 2,710 to 2,784

Graphics and Efficiency

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX operates within a 55W power envelope, positioned as an unlocked, desktop-class mobile processor for high-end gaming and creator laptops. Integrated graphics come from AMD Radeon 610M Graphics (RDNA 2), handling everyday graphics tasks and light gaming without a discrete GPU.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within AMD's Ryzen mobile lineup in this catalog, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX sits among other Zen 4 (Dragon Range) parts at the 16-core tier, differentiated by suffix and TDP class. Against Intel's Core Mobile processors in this catalog, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX offers competitive multi-threaded performance and efficiency, while against AMD's own Ryzen AI Mobile chips in this catalog it trades a dedicated NPU/AI acceleration block for a simpler, often lower-cost platform.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8.5 / 10

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX delivers desktop-class multi-core performance in a laptop form factor, ideal for demanding gaming and creation workloads.

Best for

Gaming laptops
Mobile content creation
High-performance mobile workstations

Not for

Thin-and-light ultraportables
All-day battery life needs
Fanless designs

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	AMD
Product Line	Ryzen
Model Number	Ryzen 9 8945HX
Codename	Dragon Range
Release Year	2025

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Zen 4 (Dragon Range)
Socket	FL1
Socket Status	Mature
Process Node	5 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	16
Performance Cores	16
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	32
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.5 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	5.4 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier	Yes

Cache

L2 Cache	16 MB
L3 Cache	64 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	55 W
Max Turbo Power	75 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR5
Max Memory Speed	5200 MT/s
Memory Channels	2
Max Memory Capacity	64 GB
ECC Support	No

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes
iGPU Model	AMD Radeon 610M
iGPU Compute Units	2

Expansion

PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0
PCIe Lanes	28

Commercial

Retail Availability	Soldered Only

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	55 W
iGPU	AMD Radeon 610M

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX?

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX has 16 cores and 32 threads, a 2.5 GHz base and 5.4 GHz boost clock, 64 MB of L3 cache and a 55 W TDP. Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 610M. Socket: FL1.

Will the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX work with my current setup?

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX lists Socket is BGA (soldered, mobile). Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX best suited to?

Best suited to: Gaming laptops; Mobile content creation; High-performance mobile workstations.

What are the drawbacks of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX?

Not the best fit for: Thin-and-light ultraportables; All-day battery life needs; Fanless designs.