Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS vs Ryzen 5 8645HS

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.•
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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 8645HS

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

105%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

104%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

103%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

102%

#114

Ryzen 5 8645HS

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

98%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

96%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

94%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 5 8645HS leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS	Ryzen 5 8645HS
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)	✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS	Ryzen 5 8645HS
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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 8645HS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS and Ryzen 5 8645HS

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.

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.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 8645HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8645HS — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8645HS (base: 3.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS uses the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 5 8645HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS scores 22,322 against the Ryzen 5 8645HS's 22,257 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS	Ryzen 5 8645HS
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	5 GHz+6%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	4.3 GHz+34%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	6 nm	4 nm-33%
Architecture	Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022)	Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
PassMark	22,322	22,257
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	13,316
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,574
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	10,675

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 8645HS uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS	Ryzen 5 8645HS
Socket	FP7	FP8
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

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS) / AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 5 8645HS). 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.