Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z vs Ryzen 5 7545U

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 Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

106%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

105%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

104%

#135

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7545U

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

103%

#81

Ryzen 5 7545U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

99%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

99%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

98%

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 7545U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z	Ryzen 5 7545U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)	✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z	Ryzen 5 7545U
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 6860Z Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7545U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z and Ryzen 5 7545U

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB + 16 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 20,084 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 7545U

The Ryzen 5 7545U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 November 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,185 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7545U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7545U — a 3.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7545U (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z uses the Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7545U uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z scores 20,084 against the Ryzen 5 7545U's 20,185 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 7545U. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7545U.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z	Ryzen 5 7545U
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.75 GHz	4.9 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3.2 GHz+19%
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB (per core)
Process	6 nm	4 nm-33%
Architecture	Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022)	Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
PassMark	20,084	20,185

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FP7 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z	Ryzen 5 7545U
Socket	FP7	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7545U). The Ryzen 5 7545U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7545U targets Mobile.