Ryzen 5 7545U vs Ryzen 5 PRO 220

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.

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 7545U

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.5% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 740M, while Ryzen 5 PRO 220 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌366.7% higher power demand at 28W vs 6W.

Ryzen 5 PRO 220

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 6W instead of 28W, a 22W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,889 vs 20,185).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 7545U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 5 7545U

2023

Ryzen 5 PRO 220

2025

Why buy it

✅+1.5% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 740M, while Ryzen 5 PRO 220 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Draws 6W instead of 28W, a 22W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌366.7% higher power demand at 28W vs 6W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,889 vs 20,185).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 7545U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 7545U better than Ryzen 5 PRO 220?

Yes. Ryzen 5 7545U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.5% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 7545U is the better fit. You are getting 1.5% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 7545U still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 7545U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 1.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023). 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 7545U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 220 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7545U	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
1080p
low	265 FPS	259 FPS
medium	237 FPS	237 FPS
high	198 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	232 FPS	229 FPS
medium	187 FPS	191 FPS
high	152 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	163 FPS	159 FPS
medium	133 FPS	134 FPS
high	102 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	92 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7545U	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
1080p
low	434 FPS	386 FPS
medium	341 FPS	320 FPS
high	293 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	250 FPS	248 FPS
1440p
low	362 FPS	324 FPS
medium	297 FPS	280 FPS
high	262 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	218 FPS
4K
low	272 FPS	243 FPS
medium	227 FPS	214 FPS
high	206 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	169 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 7545U	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
1080p
low	505 FPS	497 FPS
medium	505 FPS	497 FPS
high	505 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	505 FPS	497 FPS
1440p
low	505 FPS	497 FPS
medium	505 FPS	497 FPS
high	505 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	445 FPS	430 FPS
4K
low	503 FPS	484 FPS
medium	438 FPS	425 FPS
high	374 FPS	362 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	299 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 7545U	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
1080p
low	505 FPS	497 FPS
medium	505 FPS	497 FPS
high	505 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	505 FPS	497 FPS
1440p
low	505 FPS	497 FPS
medium	505 FPS	497 FPS
high	505 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	505 FPS	497 FPS
4K
low	505 FPS	497 FPS
medium	489 FPS	497 FPS
high	434 FPS	441 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	377 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7545U and Ryzen 5 PRO 220

Ryzen 5 7545U

The Ryzen 5 7545U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 November 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,185 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 PRO 220

The Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,889 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 7545U and Ryzen 5 PRO 220 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7545U versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7545U uses the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7545U scores 20,185 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 220's 19,889 — a 1.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 7545U. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7545U vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 220.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7545U	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	6 MB+500%
Process	4 nm	4 nm
Architecture	Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025)
PassMark	20,185+1%	19,889

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7545U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 uses FP7/FP7r2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7545U	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
Socket	FP7	FP7/FP7r2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7545U) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 220). The Ryzen 5 7545U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7545U targets Mobile.