AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS socket: FP8
The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS uses FP8, a soldered BGA for Hawk Point mobile APUs with DDR5 or LPDDR5X and 20 PCIe Gen4 lanes. The 8-core flagship 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 9
- Clocks
- 4.0 / 5.2 GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS specifications
| Cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 16 (SMT) |
| Core architecture | Zen 4 |
| Clocks | 4.0 GHz base, up to 5.2 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 2800 MHz |
| NPU | AMD Ryzen AI, up to 16 TOPS |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FP8 (BGA, soldered, 25 by 40 mm) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS 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 9 8945HS is
The Ryzen 9 8945HS is an 8-core and 16-thread mobile APU that AMD launched in December 2023 as the Hawk Point flagship for performance laptops. Eight Zen 4 cores with simultaneous multithreading run at 4.0 GHz base and up to 5.2 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 4.0 GHz base leads Hawk Point on sustained speed.
Radeon 780M graphics with 12 compute units at up to 2800 MHz top thin integrated graphics for creation and light play. A Ryzen AI NPU with up to 16 TOPS accelerates studio effects locally. Shared DDR5-5600 or LPDDR5X-7500 keeps board cost in check for the flagship thin tier.
Flagship thin buyers who want maximum Hawk Point clocks fit here. The 5.2 GHz peak shortens single-threaded tasks over 5.1 GHz twins. Shoppers who need more cores for parallel renders should look to Dragon Range HX on BGA 1964 instead, since this 8945HS prioritizes clocks in 8 cores.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 8945HS solders to FP8 with 35 to 54 W cooling. No socket upgrade exists. Firmware sets power between balanced and flagship performance modes.
Boards use DDR5 SODIMM or soldered LPDDR5X in two channels up to 256 GB. NVMe Gen4 plus USB4 covers storage and docks. Display output spans panel plus three externals.
Flagship shoppers compare the 8-core HS tops on 0.2 GHz base and 0.1 GHz turbo. The 8945HS leads the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS on both. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide covers soldered mobile.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-5600 or LPDDR5X-7500 in two channels is the menu. Dual modules help the 2800 MHz GPU. Soldered size is fixed where fitted.
PCIe Gen4 x20 serves NVMe, wireless and displays. Fixed wiring means options vary.
Cooling is flagship thin 45 W with dual fans on many models. No retail cooler ships with soldered parts.
Upgrade paths
No CPU upgrade exists. The flagship is chosen at order time. RAM and NVMe can grow where fitted.
The next platform is Strix Point with stronger NPU. A working 8945HS leads Hawk Point thin for years.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Ryzen 9 8945HS use?
It uses FP8, soldered with DDR5 or LPDDR5X. The chip cannot be swapped.
How fast is the Ryzen 9 8945HS?
Eight cores and 16 threads at 4.0 GHz base and up to 5.2 GHz boost, with 16 MB of L3 at 45 W.
What graphics does the 8945HS include?
Radeon 780M with 12 compute units at up to 2800 MHz.
Can the Ryzen 9 8945HS be upgraded?
No. CPU solders at the factory. RAM and storage can change where allowed.
Sources and verification
- Ryzen 9 7940HS Phoenix table 8945HS 8 cores 5.2GHz 780M 2800MHz (Wccftech)
- AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U Hawk Point specs pattern (AMD)
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