Ryzen 5 5600X vs Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2020

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

12 Cores24 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 / 12

21,845

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

12 / 24

46,828

+114.4%

Ryzen 5 7645HX

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

Ryzen 7 7700X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

116%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

114%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

113%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

112%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

112%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

110%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

110%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

108%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

108%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

108%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

107%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

104%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

102%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

101%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

100%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

100%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

100%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

99%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

99%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

99%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

98%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

98%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

97%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

97%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

97%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

96%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

96%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

96%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

96%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

96%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

128%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

110%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

105%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

105%

#59

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

MSRP: $409|Avg: $450

100%

#60

Xeon Platinum 8571N

MSRP: $599|Avg: $418

100%

#61

Xeon Platinum 8270

MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A

99%

#62

EPYC 4464P

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

96%

#63

EPYC 4345P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

96%

#64

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

94%

#65

EPYC 4364P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $334

89%

#66

EPYC 4585PX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $826

88%

#67

EPYC 4545P

MSRP: $549|Avg: $595

86%

#71

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

MSRP: $400|Avg: $343

76%

#73

EPYC 4484PX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 5600X in both compute-intensive tasks (72.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($135)	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Ryzen 5 5600X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $135 (vs $450), it costs 70% less. While offering significantly lower raw performance, it results in a 55% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945.

Insight	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+55%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($135)	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)

Performance Check

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 5600X Benchmark Check

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600X and Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

The Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 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: 46,828 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 — a 16% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600X scores 21,845 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945's 46,828 — a 72.8% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X vs 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	12 / 24+100%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5.4 GHz+17%
Base Clock	3.7 GHz	3.7 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB	64 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	21,845	46,828+114%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	28,905
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,206
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	16,832

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 — the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 supports 22.2% 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. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 5 5600X) vs 28 (Ryzen 9 PRO 7945) — the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 5 5600X) and AMD X670E,AMD X670,AMD B650E,AMD B650,AMD A620 (Ryzen 9 PRO 7945).

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
Socket	AM4	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-5200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	24	28+17%

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X) vs true (Ryzen 9 PRO 7945). The Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Ryzen 5 5600X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 rivals Core i9-13900.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	true
Target Use	Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 5600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 debuted at $409. At current prices ($135 vs $450), the Ryzen 5 5600X is $315 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 5600X delivers 161.8 pts/$ vs 104.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 43.4% better value option.