Ryzen 5 6600HS 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 6600HS

2022

Why buy it

✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of FP7/FP7r2 and older memory support.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7445HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,975 vs 19,008).

Ryzen 7 7445HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on FP7/FP7r2, while Ryzen 5 6600HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Ryzen 5 6600HS

2022

Ryzen 7 7445HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of FP7/FP7r2 and older memory support.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7445HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,975 vs 19,008).

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on FP7/FP7r2, while Ryzen 5 6600HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7445HS better than Ryzen 5 6600HS?

Yes. Ryzen 7 7445HS is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 14.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.2% 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, Ryzen 7 7445HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 14.8% 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, Ryzen 7 7445HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 7445HS still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 7 7445HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 14.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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 2022) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 6600HS Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7445HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 6600HS	Ryzen 7 7445HS
1080p
low	167 FPS	177 FPS
medium	145 FPS	144 FPS
high	117 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	151 FPS
medium	122 FPS	121 FPS
high	98 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	79 FPS	85 FPS
medium	72 FPS	74 FPS
high	57 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 6600HS	Ryzen 7 7445HS
1080p
low	353 FPS	454 FPS
medium	294 FPS	362 FPS
high	259 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	306 FPS	388 FPS
medium	259 FPS	321 FPS
high	235 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	240 FPS
4K
low	227 FPS	292 FPS
medium	196 FPS	247 FPS
high	179 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	187 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 6600HS	Ryzen 7 7445HS
1080p
low	474 FPS	475 FPS
medium	457 FPS	475 FPS
high	414 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	344 FPS	475 FPS
1440p
low	474 FPS	475 FPS
medium	400 FPS	475 FPS
high	360 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	443 FPS
4K
low	340 FPS	475 FPS
medium	284 FPS	439 FPS
high	246 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	308 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 6600HS	Ryzen 7 7445HS
1080p
low	474 FPS	475 FPS
medium	474 FPS	475 FPS
high	474 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	474 FPS	475 FPS
1440p
low	474 FPS	475 FPS
medium	474 FPS	475 FPS
high	474 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	474 FPS	475 FPS
4K
low	474 FPS	475 FPS
medium	471 FPS	475 FPS
high	420 FPS	436 FPS
ultra	364 FPS	371 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 6600HS and Ryzen 7 7445HS

Ryzen 5 6600HS

The Ryzen 5 6600HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,975 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 6600HS and Ryzen 7 7445HS share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 6600HS versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7445HS — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7445HS (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 6600HS uses the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7445HS uses Phoenix (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 6600HS scores 18,975 against the Ryzen 7 7445HS's 19,008 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 7445HS. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 6600HS vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 7445HS.

Feature	Ryzen 5 6600HS	Ryzen 7 7445HS
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	4.7 GHz+4%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+3%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	6 MB+1100%
Process	6 nm	4 nm-33%
Architecture	Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022)	Phoenix (2023−2024)
PassMark	18,975	19,008

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 6600HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7445HS uses FP7/FP7r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.