Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U
VS
Core i5-1345U

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U vs Core i5-1345U

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U

6 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2021
VS
Intel

Core i5-1345U

10 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2023

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.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1345U

#96
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
108%
#97
Core Ultra 5 226V
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
108%
#101
Core i5-1350P
MSRP: $320|Avg: $250
103%
#102
Core i3-1220P
MSRP: $250|Avg: $150
102%
#107
Core Ultra 5 228V
MSRP: $295|Avg: $295
101%
#110
Core i5-1345U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#111
Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180
100%
#119
Ryzen 7 PRO 250
MSRP: $400|Avg: $380
96%
#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
94%
#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
92%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-1345U leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen 5 PRO 5650UCore i5-1345U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 5 PRO 5650UCore i5-1345U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U and Core i5-1345U

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,249 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

Core i5-1345U

The Core i5-1345U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 14,226 points. Launch price was $309.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-1345U offers 10 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-1345U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-1345U — a 11.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-1345U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U uses the Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i5-1345U uses Raptor Lake-U (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U scores 14,249 against the Core i5-1345U's 14,226 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1345U.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 5650UCore i5-1345U
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
10 / 12+67%
Boost Clock
4.2 GHz
4.7 GHz+12%
Base Clock
2.3 GHz+44%
1.6 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)+33%
12 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process
7 nm
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021)
Raptor Lake-U (2023)
PassMark
14,249
14,226
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-1345U uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 5650UCore i5-1345U
Socket
FP6
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%