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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 5600

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $201 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 24.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 108.3 vs 87.1 PassMark/$ ($199 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (21,550 vs 34,827).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 moves to AM5 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +61.2% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics, while Ryzen 5 5600 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 87.1 vs 108.3 PassMark/$ ($400 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Ryzen 5 5600

2022

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $201 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 24.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 108.3 vs 87.1 PassMark/$ ($199 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +61.2% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics, while Ryzen 5 5600 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (21,550 vs 34,827).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 moves to AM5 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 87.1 vs 108.3 PassMark/$ ($400 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 better than Ryzen 5 5600?

Yes. Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 61.2% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data, 61.6% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 61.2% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is the better fit. You are getting 61.6% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 5600 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is 101.0% more expensive on MSRP at $400 MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and it gives you a 61.2% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 5600 is also 24.4% better value on MSRP (108.3 vs 87.1 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 5 5600 can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 6/12. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 5 5600 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
1080p
low	161 FPS	248 FPS
medium	130 FPS	231 FPS
high	112 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	218 FPS
medium	113 FPS	183 FPS
high	95 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	79 FPS	152 FPS
medium	69 FPS	127 FPS
high	55 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
1080p
low	508 FPS	616 FPS
medium	419 FPS	516 FPS
high	351 FPS	427 FPS
ultra	310 FPS	386 FPS
1440p
low	447 FPS	525 FPS
medium	375 FPS	461 FPS
high	323 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	331 FPS
4K
low	313 FPS	308 FPS
medium	268 FPS	276 FPS
high	243 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	228 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
1080p
low	539 FPS	871 FPS
medium	526 FPS	871 FPS
high	483 FPS	871 FPS
ultra	414 FPS	871 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	871 FPS
medium	434 FPS	870 FPS
high	396 FPS	788 FPS
ultra	339 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	371 FPS	581 FPS
medium	298 FPS	499 FPS
high	255 FPS	449 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	379 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
1080p
low	539 FPS	871 FPS
medium	539 FPS	871 FPS
high	539 FPS	871 FPS
ultra	539 FPS	847 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	871 FPS
medium	539 FPS	871 FPS
high	539 FPS	765 FPS
ultra	493 FPS	646 FPS
4K
low	501 FPS	680 FPS
medium	448 FPS	599 FPS
high	398 FPS	530 FPS
ultra	349 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600 and Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

Ryzen 5 5600

The Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,550 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,827 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5600 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 — a 18.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600 uses the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600 scores 21,550 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745's 34,827 — a 47.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745. Both processors carry 32 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	5.3 GHz+20%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Vermeer (2020−2025)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	21,550	34,827+62%
Cinebench R23 Multi	11,077	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,052	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	8,600	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5600 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600 versus 5200 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 — the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 24 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: B550,X570,B450,X470,A520 (Ryzen 5 5600) and AM5 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745).

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Socket	AM4	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	5200+129900%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+104857500%	128
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	24	24

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 5600 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600) vs AMD-V, IOMMU (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745). The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the Ryzen 5 5600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 rivals Core i7-13700.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	AMD-V, IOMMU
Target Use	Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 5600 launched at $199 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 debuted at $400. On MSRP ($199 vs $400), the Ryzen 5 5600 is $201 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 5600 delivers 108.3 pts/$ vs 87.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 — making the Ryzen 5 5600 the 21.7% better value option.