Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs Core i5-13500
Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Core i5-13500
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($264) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($264) |
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 9 PRO 8945HS and Core i5-13500
Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 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: 30,689 points. Launch price was $499.
Core i5-13500
The Core i5-13500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 31,109 points. Launch price was $242.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-13500 offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i5-13500 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-13500 — a 8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS (base: 4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i5-13500 uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS scores 30,689 against the Core i5-13500's 31,109 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i5-13500. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,529 vs 20,924 (23.5% advantage for the Core i5-13500). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,617 vs 2,419, a 7.9% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,098 vs 12,160 (7.4% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13500.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 20+75% |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+8% | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+60% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 24 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 30,689 | 31,109+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,529 | 20,924+27% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,617+8% | 2,419 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,098+8% | 12,160 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-13500 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) and Z790,B760,Z690,B660 (Core i5-13500).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-13500). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 780M (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) and Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i5-13500) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS targets Professional AI Business Laptop, Core i5-13500 targets High-end Productivity / Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS rivals Core Ultra 9 185H; Core i5-13500 rivals Ryzen 7 7700.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Core i5-13500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Professional AI Business Laptop | High-end Productivity / Gaming |
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