AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS socket: FP8
The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS uses FP8, a soldered BGA for Hawk Point mobile APUs with DDR5 or LPDDR5X and 20 PCIe Gen4 lanes. The 8-core chip at 45 W with Radeon 780M graphics cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- FP8
- Launched
- December 2023
- Cores and threads
- 8 and 16
- Default TDP
- 45 W
- Codename
- Hawk Point
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD Ryzen 7
- Clocks
- 3.8 / 5.1 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS specifications
| Cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 16 (SMT) |
| Core architecture | Zen 4 |
| Clocks | 3.8 GHz base, up to 5.1 GHz boost |
| Cache | 16 MB L3, 8 MB L2 |
| Default TDP | 45 W (35 to 54 W configurable) |
| Manufacturing process | TSMC 4 nm FinFET |
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 or LPDDR5X-7500, 2 channels, up to 256 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 4.0 x20 |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon 780M, 12 CUs at up to 2700 MHz |
| NPU | AMD Ryzen AI, up to 16 TOPS |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FP8 (BGA, soldered, 25 by 40 mm) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS needs a motherboard with a FP8 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the FP8 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
FP8 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,140 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 25 × 40 mm |
| Introduced | 2023 |
| Memory | DDR5 SODIMM or soldered LPDDR5X depending on board design, up to LPDDR5X-8533 on Gorgon Point, dual channel with ECC and Link-ECC options on embedded P100 boards |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Ryzen 7 8845HS is
The Ryzen 7 8845HS is an 8-core and 16-thread mobile APU that AMD launched in December 2023 for performance thin laptops. Eight Zen 4 cores with simultaneous multithreading run at 3.8 GHz base and up to 5.1 GHz boost, plus 8 MB of L2 and 16 MB of L3. The 178 sq mm die uses TSMC 4 nm and carries a 45 W default TDP inside a 35 to 54 W configurable range. The high 3.8 GHz base sustains creation where 28 W U parts dip.
Radeon 780M graphics with 12 compute units at up to 2700 MHz cover creation displays plus light play. A Ryzen AI NPU with up to 16 TOPS accelerates studio effects locally. Shared DDR5 or LPDDR5X keeps board cost in check for the 8-core performance tier.
Performance thin buyers fit here. The 3.8 GHz base shortens sustained jobs over the 3.3 GHz U twin. Shoppers who need flagship 5.2 GHz bursts should take the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS with higher base instead, since this 8845HS balances speed with power.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 8845HS solders to FP8 with 35 to 54 W cooling. No socket upgrade exists. Firmware sets power between balanced and performance modes.
Boards use DDR5 SODIMM or soldered LPDDR5X in two channels. NVMe Gen4 plus USB4 covers storage and docks. Power profiles shift behavior more than silicon revision.
HS shoppers compare the 8-core HS parts on 0.5 GHz base. The 8845HS leads the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS on sustained speed. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered mobile.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-5600 or LPDDR5X-7500 in two channels is the menu. Dual modules help the 780M GPU. Soldered size is fixed where fitted.
PCIe Gen4 x20 serves storage, wireless and displays. Options vary by model.
Cooling is performance thin 45 W with dual fans on many models. No retail cooler ships with soldered parts.
Upgrade paths
No CPU upgrade exists. The 8-core HS decision is base tier at order time. RAM and NVMe can grow where fitted.
The next platform is Strix Point with stronger NPU. A working 8845HS lasts performance thin years.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Ryzen 7 8845HS use?
It uses FP8, soldered with DDR5 or LPDDR5X. The chip cannot be replaced.
How fast is the Ryzen 7 8845HS?
Eight cores and 16 threads at 3.8 GHz base and up to 5.1 GHz boost, with 16 MB of L3 at 45 W.
What graphics does the 8845HS include?
Radeon 780M with 12 compute units at up to 2700 MHz.
Can the Ryzen 7 8845HS be upgraded?
No. CPU solders at the factory. RAM and storage can change where allowed.
Sources and verification
- AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U Hawk Point specs pattern (AMD)
- Ryzen 9 7940HS Phoenix table 8845HS 8 cores 5.1GHz 780M (Wccftech)
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