Core i5-1345U vs Ryzen 5 4600H

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.

Core i5-1345U

2023

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 45W, a 30W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

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

Ryzen 5 4600H

2020

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (14,173 vs 14,226).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌200% higher power demand at 45W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core i5-1345U moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Core i5-1345U

2023

Ryzen 5 4600H

2020

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 45W, a 30W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (14,173 vs 14,226).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌200% higher power demand at 45W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core i5-1345U moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-1345U better than Ryzen 5 4600H?

Yes. Core i5-1345U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.4% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-1345U is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 1.3% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-1345U is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Core i5-1345U still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i5-1345U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 1.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Core i5-1345U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2020), a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of FP6, 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 12 threads instead of 6/12. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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.

Core i5-1345U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 4600H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-1345U	Ryzen 5 4600H
1080p
low	187 FPS	173 FPS
medium	156 FPS	141 FPS
high	130 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	148 FPS
medium	120 FPS	119 FPS
high	98 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	69 FPS
medium	73 FPS	60 FPS
high	59 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-1345U	Ryzen 5 4600H
1080p
low	217 FPS	267 FPS
medium	182 FPS	224 FPS
high	164 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	153 FPS
1440p
low	188 FPS	225 FPS
medium	162 FPS	193 FPS
high	150 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	139 FPS
4K
low	147 FPS	192 FPS
medium	130 FPS	171 FPS
high	124 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	114 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-1345U	Ryzen 5 4600H
1080p
low	356 FPS	354 FPS
medium	356 FPS	354 FPS
high	356 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	354 FPS
1440p
low	356 FPS	354 FPS
medium	356 FPS	354 FPS
high	356 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	354 FPS
4K
low	356 FPS	354 FPS
medium	356 FPS	353 FPS
high	356 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	347 FPS	242 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-1345U	Ryzen 5 4600H
1080p
low	356 FPS	354 FPS
medium	356 FPS	354 FPS
high	356 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	354 FPS
1440p
low	356 FPS	354 FPS
medium	356 FPS	354 FPS
high	356 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	354 FPS
4K
low	356 FPS	354 FPS
medium	356 FPS	354 FPS
high	356 FPS	342 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	287 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1345U and Ryzen 5 4600H

Core i5-1345U

The Core i5-1345U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 14,226 points. Launch price was $309.

Ryzen 5 4600H

The Ryzen 5 4600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,173 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1345U packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 5 4600H offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-1345U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-1345U versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4600H — a 16.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-1345U (base: 1.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i5-1345U uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 4600H uses Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1345U scores 14,226 against the Ryzen 5 4600H's 14,173 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-1345U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1345U vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4600H.

Feature	Core i5-1345U	Ryzen 5 4600H
Cores / Threads	10 / 12+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+18%	4 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	3 GHz+87%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U (2023)	Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020)
PassMark	14,226	14,173

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1345U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 4600H uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.