CPU
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Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS
Ryzen 5 240
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 PRO 8645HS
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS | Ryzen 5 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS | Ryzen 5 240 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO 8645HS and Ryzen 5 240
Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS
The Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) 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: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,227 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 5 240
The Ryzen 5 240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) 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: 23,167 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS and Ryzen 5 240 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 240 — identical boost frequencies (base: 4.3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). Both are built on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture using a 4 nm process. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS scores 23,227 against the Ryzen 5 240's 23,167 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS | Ryzen 5 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point (2024−2025) | Hawk Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 23,227 | 23,167 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 240 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS | Ryzen 5 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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