Ryzen 5 5500 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 5500

2022

Why buy it

✅+1.6% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7445HS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $159 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

✅Better for gaming: +4.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,008 vs 19,311).

Ryzen 5 5500

2022

Ryzen 7 7445HS

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.6% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7445HS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $159 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 19,311).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7445HS better than Ryzen 5 5500?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 7445HS is ahead with a 4.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 5500 pulls ahead with 1.6% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 5500 is the better fit. You are getting 1.6% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 7445HS is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 5500 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 7445HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and it gives you a 4.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 5 5500 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.6% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 5500 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (121.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 2022). 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 5500 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7445HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5500	Ryzen 7 7445HS
1080p
low	181 FPS	177 FPS
medium	150 FPS	144 FPS
high	120 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	151 FPS
medium	124 FPS	121 FPS
high	98 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	85 FPS
medium	61 FPS	74 FPS
high	48 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5500	Ryzen 7 7445HS
1080p
low	329 FPS	458 FPS
medium	285 FPS	362 FPS
high	254 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	291 FPS	392 FPS
medium	258 FPS	321 FPS
high	233 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	240 FPS
4K
low	229 FPS	295 FPS
medium	206 FPS	247 FPS
high	189 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	162 FPS	187 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5500	Ryzen 7 7445HS
1080p
low	483 FPS	475 FPS
medium	483 FPS	475 FPS
high	483 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	406 FPS	475 FPS
1440p
low	483 FPS	475 FPS
medium	411 FPS	475 FPS
high	361 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	443 FPS
4K
low	340 FPS	475 FPS
medium	285 FPS	439 FPS
high	248 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	308 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5500	Ryzen 7 7445HS
1080p
low	483 FPS	475 FPS
medium	483 FPS	475 FPS
high	483 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	483 FPS	475 FPS
1440p
low	483 FPS	475 FPS
medium	483 FPS	475 FPS
high	483 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	425 FPS	475 FPS
4K
low	448 FPS	475 FPS
medium	404 FPS	475 FPS
high	360 FPS	436 FPS
ultra	308 FPS	371 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5500 and Ryzen 7 7445HS

Ryzen 5 5500

The Ryzen 5 5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. 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: 19,311 points. Launch price was $159.

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 5500 and Ryzen 7 7445HS share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5500 versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7445HS — a 11.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7445HS (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5500 uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7445HS uses Phoenix (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5500 scores 19,311 against the Ryzen 7 7445HS's 19,008 — a 1.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 5500. Both processors carry 16 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5500	Ryzen 7 7445HS
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.7 GHz+12%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+12%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	6 MB+1100%
Process	7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Phoenix (2023−2024)
PassMark	19,311+2%	19,008

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5500 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 7445HS uses FP7/FP7r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5500	Ryzen 7 7445HS
Socket	AM4	FP7/FP7r2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	24	—