Ryzen 9 7945HX3D vs i9-9900

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9900
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
10.38
Ryzen 9 7945HX3D
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
36.48
+251%

Ryzen 9 7945HX3D outperforms Core i9-9900 by a whopping 251% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9900 and Ryzen 9 7945HX3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking74497
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation8.51no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9AMD Dragon Range (Zen 4, Ryzen 7045)
Power efficiency15.1162.77
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-R (2018−2019)Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
Release date23 April 2019 (5 years ago)27 July 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$439no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-9900 and Ryzen 9 7945HX3D basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1632
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die sizeno data2x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C89 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data17,840 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9900 and Ryzen 9 7945HX3D compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151FL1
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9900 and Ryzen 9 7945HX3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i9-9900 and Ryzen 9 7945HX3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9900 and Ryzen 9 7945HX3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9900 and Ryzen 9 7945HX3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 630AMD Radeon 610M
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-9900 and Ryzen 9 7945HX3D integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-9900 and Ryzen 9 7945HX3D integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-9900 and Ryzen 9 7945HX3D integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9900 and Ryzen 9 7945HX3D.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1628

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i9-9900 10.38
Ryzen 9 7945HX3D 36.48
+251%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i9-9900 16484
Ryzen 9 7945HX3D 57951
+252%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-9900 1596
Ryzen 9 7945HX3D 2769
+73.5%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-9900 7204
Ryzen 9 7945HX3D 16421
+128%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.38 36.48
Integrated graphics card 3.09 2.85
Recency 23 April 2019 27 July 2023
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 16 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 55 Watt

i9-9900 has 8.4% faster integrated GPU.

Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, on the other hand, has a 251.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 18.2% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7945HX3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-9900 in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9900 is a desktop processor while Ryzen 9 7945HX3D is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9900 and Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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