Ryzen 7 7445HS vs Xeon E5-2690 v4

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 7 7445HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 135W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,008 vs 19,255).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 35 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2690 v4, which brings 14 cores / 28 threads and 40 PCIe lanes.

Xeon E5-2690 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅+118.8% larger total L3 cache (35 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 14 cores / 28 threads, plus 40 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $2,090 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 7445HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌285.7% higher power demand at 135W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 7445HS

2023

Xeon E5-2690 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 135W, a 100W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅+118.8% larger total L3 cache (35 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 14 cores / 28 threads, plus 40 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,008 vs 19,255).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 35 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2690 v4, which brings 14 cores / 28 threads and 40 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $2,090 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 7445HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌285.7% higher power demand at 135W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7445HS better than Xeon E5-2690 v4?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2690 v4 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 7445HS is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-2690 v4 is the better fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 28 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 118.8% larger total L3 cache (35 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 Xeon E5-2690 v4 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 7445HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $2,090 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon E5-2690 v4 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.3% better PassMark. Xeon E5-2690 v4 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (9.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 2016). 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 7 7445HS Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2690 v4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7445HS	Xeon E5-2690 v4
1080p
low	177 FPS	177 FPS
medium	144 FPS	154 FPS
high	117 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	148 FPS
medium	121 FPS	125 FPS
high	97 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	69 FPS
medium	74 FPS	61 FPS
high	59 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7445HS	Xeon E5-2690 v4
1080p
low	454 FPS	364 FPS
medium	362 FPS	330 FPS
high	314 FPS	279 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	224 FPS
1440p
low	388 FPS	313 FPS
medium	321 FPS	284 FPS
high	286 FPS	242 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	188 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	195 FPS
medium	247 FPS	178 FPS
high	225 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	120 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 7445HS	Xeon E5-2690 v4
1080p
low	475 FPS	481 FPS
medium	475 FPS	481 FPS
high	475 FPS	481 FPS
ultra	475 FPS	481 FPS
1440p
low	475 FPS	481 FPS
medium	475 FPS	481 FPS
high	475 FPS	481 FPS
ultra	443 FPS	481 FPS
4K
low	475 FPS	447 FPS
medium	439 FPS	363 FPS
high	374 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	308 FPS	277 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 7445HS	Xeon E5-2690 v4
1080p
low	475 FPS	481 FPS
medium	475 FPS	481 FPS
high	475 FPS	481 FPS
ultra	475 FPS	481 FPS
1440p
low	475 FPS	481 FPS
medium	475 FPS	481 FPS
high	475 FPS	481 FPS
ultra	475 FPS	461 FPS
4K
low	475 FPS	481 FPS
medium	475 FPS	470 FPS
high	436 FPS	416 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	358 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7445HS and Xeon E5-2690 v4

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.

Xeon E5-2690 v4

The Xeon E5-2690 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 35 MB. L2 cache: 3.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 19,255 points. Launch price was $2,090.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7445HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2690 v4 offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon E5-2690 v4 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7445HS versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2690 v4 — a 29.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7445HS (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7445HS uses the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon E5-2690 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7445HS scores 19,008 against the Xeon E5-2690 v4's 19,255 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon E5-2690 v4. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 7445HS vs 35 MB on the Xeon E5-2690 v4.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7445HS	Xeon E5-2690 v4
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	14 / 28+133%
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+34%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+23%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB	35 MB+119%
L2 Cache	6 MB+71%	3.5 MB
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Phoenix (2023−2024)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	19,008	19,255+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7445HS uses the FP7/FP7r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2690 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7445HS	Xeon E5-2690 v4
Socket	FP7/FP7r2	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	1536 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	40