Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Ryzen 5 7600X
Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
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Ryzen 5 7600X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) |
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 8845HS and Ryzen 5 7600X
Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 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: 29,088 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 5 7600X
The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 3.8 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 29,088 against the Ryzen 5 7600X's 28,325 — a 2.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,930 vs 15,300 (4% advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,332 vs 2,900, a 21.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,037 vs 13,800 (22.2% advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.3 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.7 GHz+24% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 6 MB+500% |
| Process | 4 nm-20% | 5 nm, 6 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point (2024−2025) | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 29,088+3% | 28,325 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,930+4% | 15,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,332 | 2,900+24% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,037 | 13,800+25% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) vs 28 (Ryzen 5 7600X) — the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 28+40% |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 5 7600X) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS targets Enterprise Performance Laptop, Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS rivals Core i7-13700H; Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Enterprise Performance Laptop | Gaming |
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