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Ryzen 5 8645HS
Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Ryzen 5 8645HS
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 8645HS | Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 8645HS | Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 5 8645HS and Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS
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.
Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS
The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,322 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 8645HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8645HS versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8645HS (base: 4.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 8645HS uses the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS uses Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8645HS scores 22,257 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS's 22,322 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8645HS | Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+6% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.3 GHz+34% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-33% | 6 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) | Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) |
| PassMark | 22,257 | 22,322 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 13,316 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,574 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,675 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 8645HS uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8645HS | Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5x-7500 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 5 8645HS) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS). The Ryzen 5 8645HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 760M), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 8645HS targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 8645HS rivals Core i5-13500H.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8645HS | Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 760M | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V (SVM) | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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