Ryzen 5 240 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 240

2025

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,167 vs 23,227).

Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS

2024

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 5 240

2025

Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS

2024

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,167 vs 23,227).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS better than Ryzen 5 240?

Yes. Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.3% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 0.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 240 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2024). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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 5 240 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 240	Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS
1080p
low	265 FPS	265 FPS
medium	239 FPS	239 FPS
high	200 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	234 FPS	232 FPS
medium	191 FPS	190 FPS
high	156 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	162 FPS	158 FPS
medium	135 FPS	130 FPS
high	104 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	88 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 240	Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS
1080p
low	425 FPS	426 FPS
medium	353 FPS	358 FPS
high	308 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	271 FPS	275 FPS
1440p
low	368 FPS	371 FPS
medium	320 FPS	325 FPS
high	281 FPS	288 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	244 FPS
4K
low	265 FPS	268 FPS
medium	235 FPS	240 FPS
high	218 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	187 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 240	Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS
1080p
low	579 FPS	581 FPS
medium	579 FPS	581 FPS
high	579 FPS	581 FPS
ultra	579 FPS	581 FPS
1440p
low	579 FPS	581 FPS
medium	579 FPS	581 FPS
high	520 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	449 FPS	446 FPS
4K
low	501 FPS	492 FPS
medium	445 FPS	431 FPS
high	380 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	315 FPS	303 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 240	Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS
1080p
low	579 FPS	581 FPS
medium	579 FPS	581 FPS
high	579 FPS	581 FPS
ultra	579 FPS	581 FPS
1440p
low	579 FPS	581 FPS
medium	579 FPS	581 FPS
high	579 FPS	581 FPS
ultra	545 FPS	581 FPS
4K
low	565 FPS	581 FPS
medium	506 FPS	548 FPS
high	450 FPS	490 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	426 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 240 and Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS

Ryzen 5 240

The Ryzen 5 240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) 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: 23,167 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS 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 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: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,227 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 240 and Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 240 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS — identical boost frequencies (base: 4.3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). Both are built on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture using a 4 nm process. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 240 scores 23,167 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS's 23,227 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 240	Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5 GHz
Base Clock	4.3 GHz	4.3 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm	4 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point (2024−2025)	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	23,167	23,227

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 240 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.