CPU
GPU
M1 Max
Ryzen 5 8645HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar M1 Max
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 8645HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M1 Max | Ryzen 5 8645HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M1 Max | Ryzen 5 8645HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of M1 Max and Ryzen 5 8645HS
M1 Max
The M1 Max is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 18 October 2021 (4 years ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.22 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 MB + 48 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,146 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 5 8645HS
The Ryzen 5 8645HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,257 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The M1 Max packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Ryzen 5 8645HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the M1 Max has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.22 GHz on the M1 Max versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8645HS — a 43.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8645HS (base: 2.06 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 8645HS is built on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the M1 Max scores 22,146 against the Ryzen 5 8645HS's 22,257 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 8645HS. L3 cache: 48 MB on the M1 Max vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8645HS.
| Feature | M1 Max | Ryzen 5 8645HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 10+67% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.22 GHz | 5 GHz+55% |
| Base Clock | 2.06 GHz | 4.3 GHz+109% |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB+200% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 28 MB+2700% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm-20% |
| Architecture | — | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 22,146 | 22,257 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 13,316 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,574 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,675 |
Memory & Platform
The M1 Max uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 8645HS uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR5-6400 memory speed. The Ryzen 5 8645HS supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (M1 Max) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 8645HS). PCIe lanes: 0 (M1 Max) vs 20 (Ryzen 5 8645HS) — the Ryzen 5 8645HS offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | M1 Max | Ryzen 5 8645HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-6400 | LPDDR5x-7500 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 256 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen 5 8645HS supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: ARM-V (M1 Max) vs AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 5 8645HS). Both include integrated graphics — M1 Max GPU (M1 Max) and Radeon 760M (Ryzen 5 8645HS) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M1 Max targets Mobile Workstation, Ryzen 5 8645HS targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 8645HS rivals Core i5-13500H.
| Feature | M1 Max | Ryzen 5 8645HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | M1 Max GPU | Radeon 760M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | ARM-V | AMD-V (SVM) |
| Target Use | Mobile Workstation | Gaming |
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