Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs Ryzen 5 5600
Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Ryzen 5 5600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($115) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 9 PRO 8945HS and Ryzen 5 5600
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.
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 9 PRO 8945HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS (base: 4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS scores 30,689 against the Ryzen 5 5600's 21,550 — a 35% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,529 vs 11,077 (39.5% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,617 vs 2,052, a 24.2% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,098 vs 8,600 (41.5% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+18% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+14% | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) | Vermeer (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 30,689+42% | 21,550 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,529+49% | 11,077 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,617+28% | 2,052 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,098+52% | 8,600 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600 — the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS 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 9 PRO 8945HS) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600) — the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS) and B550,X570,B450,X470,A520 (Ryzen 5 5600).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. 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 AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600). The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Ryzen 5 5600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS targets Professional AI Business Laptop, Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS rivals Core Ultra 9 185H.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Professional AI Business Laptop | Desktop |
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