Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 vs Ryzen 5 5600
Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Ryzen 5 5600
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
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($115) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+116%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($115) |
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 7 PRO 5845 and Ryzen 5 5600
Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,054 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 5 5600
The Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,550 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 — a 4.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). Both are built on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture using a 7 nm process. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 26,054 against the Ryzen 5 5600's 21,550 — a 18.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845. Both processors carry 32 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+5% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total) | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Vermeer (2020−2025) | Vermeer (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 26,054+21% | 21,550 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 11,077 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,052 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,600 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 4.0.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5845) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 launched at $300 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($300 vs $115), the Ryzen 5 5600 is $185 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 delivers 86.8 pts/$ vs 187.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600 — making the Ryzen 5 5600 the 73.3% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $199-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $115-62% |
| Performance per Dollar | 86.8 | 187.4+116% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2022 |
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