Ryzen 5 5600X vs Ryzen 7 7445HS

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 5600X

2020

Why buy it

✅+14.9% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 7445HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 7445HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,008 vs 21,845).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 5 5600X

2020

Ryzen 7 7445HS

2023

Why buy it

✅+14.9% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 7445HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,008 vs 21,845).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7445HS better than Ryzen 5 5600X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 7445HS is ahead with a 0.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 5600X pulls ahead with 14.9% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 5600X also has the bigger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 5600X is the better fit. You are getting 14.9% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 7445HS is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 5600X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 7445HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 5 5600X is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 14.9% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 5600X is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (73.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Ryzen 7 7445HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2020). 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 5600X Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7445HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen 7 7445HS
1080p
low	203 FPS	177 FPS
medium	174 FPS	144 FPS
high	140 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	169 FPS	151 FPS
medium	141 FPS	121 FPS
high	113 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	85 FPS
medium	76 FPS	74 FPS
high	60 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen 7 7445HS
1080p
low	464 FPS	454 FPS
medium	387 FPS	362 FPS
high	324 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	291 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	397 FPS	388 FPS
medium	334 FPS	321 FPS
high	290 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	240 FPS
4K
low	263 FPS	292 FPS
medium	226 FPS	247 FPS
high	205 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	187 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen 7 7445HS
1080p
low	546 FPS	475 FPS
medium	473 FPS	475 FPS
high	432 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	358 FPS	475 FPS
1440p
low	508 FPS	475 FPS
medium	413 FPS	475 FPS
high	375 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	443 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	475 FPS
medium	292 FPS	439 FPS
high	255 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	308 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen 7 7445HS
1080p
low	546 FPS	475 FPS
medium	546 FPS	475 FPS
high	546 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	546 FPS	475 FPS
1440p
low	546 FPS	475 FPS
medium	546 FPS	475 FPS
high	546 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	524 FPS	475 FPS
4K
low	529 FPS	475 FPS
medium	484 FPS	475 FPS
high	435 FPS	436 FPS
ultra	379 FPS	371 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600X and Ryzen 7 7445HS

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 7445HS

The Ryzen 7 7445HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 19,008 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 5600X and Ryzen 7 7445HS share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7445HS — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7445HS (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7445HS uses Phoenix (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600X scores 21,845 against the Ryzen 7 7445HS's 19,008 — a 13.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 7445HS.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen 7 7445HS
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.7 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+16%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+100%	16 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	6 MB+1100%
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)	Phoenix (2023−2024)
PassMark	21,845+15%	19,008

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7445HS uses FP7/FP7r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.