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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 7600X

2022

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 8745HX across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (15,300 vs 18,000).
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 8745HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌90.9% higher power demand at 105W vs 55W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 8745HX.

Ryzen 7 8745HX

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 55W instead of 105W, a 50W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Ryzen 5 7600X.

Trade-offs

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

Ryzen 5 7600X

2022

Ryzen 7 8745HX

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 55W instead of 105W, a 50W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Ryzen 5 7600X.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 8745HX across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (15,300 vs 18,000).
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 8745HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌90.9% higher power demand at 105W vs 55W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 8745HX.

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 8745HX better than Ryzen 5 7600X?

Yes. Ryzen 7 8745HX is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 7.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 17.6% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 15.2% higher 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 8745HX is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 7.8% 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 8745HX is the better fit. You are getting 17.6% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 8745HX is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 7600X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 8745HX is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it gives you a 7.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 7600X is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (94.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 8745HX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2022) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 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 7600X Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 8745HX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7600X	Ryzen 7 8745HX
1080p
low	266 FPS	254 FPS
medium	246 FPS	236 FPS
high	210 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	175 FPS
1440p
low	226 FPS	218 FPS
medium	189 FPS	183 FPS
high	154 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	157 FPS	152 FPS
medium	131 FPS	127 FPS
high	101 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7600X	Ryzen 7 8745HX
1080p
low	649 FPS	620 FPS
medium	524 FPS	518 FPS
high	436 FPS	428 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	387 FPS
1440p
low	544 FPS	529 FPS
medium	455 FPS	463 FPS
high	388 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	332 FPS
4K
low	341 FPS	310 FPS
medium	290 FPS	277 FPS
high	271 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	232 FPS	229 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 7600X	Ryzen 7 8745HX
1080p
low	708 FPS	816 FPS
medium	652 FPS	735 FPS
high	571 FPS	653 FPS
ultra	484 FPS	560 FPS
1440p
low	708 FPS	701 FPS
medium	554 FPS	564 FPS
high	479 FPS	490 FPS
ultra	409 FPS	415 FPS
4K
low	463 FPS	486 FPS
medium	392 FPS	405 FPS
high	341 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	304 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 7600X	Ryzen 7 8745HX
1080p
low	708 FPS	816 FPS
medium	708 FPS	816 FPS
high	708 FPS	816 FPS
ultra	708 FPS	772 FPS
1440p
low	708 FPS	816 FPS
medium	708 FPS	755 FPS
high	658 FPS	663 FPS
ultra	571 FPS	579 FPS
4K
low	560 FPS	568 FPS
medium	502 FPS	509 FPS
high	452 FPS	459 FPS
ultra	391 FPS	399 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7600X and Ryzen 7 8745HX

Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 8745HX

The Ryzen 7 8745HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 April 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Dragon Range (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 32,620 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 8745HX offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 8745HX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8745HX — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 4.7 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Ryzen 7 8745HX uses Dragon Range (2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 28,325 against the Ryzen 7 8745HX's 32,620 — a 14.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 8745HX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,300 vs 18,000 (16.2% advantage for the Ryzen 7 8745HX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,900 vs 2,700, a 7.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,800 vs 13,500 (2.2% advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X). Both processors carry 32 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Ryzen 7 8745HX
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	5.3 GHz+4%	5.1 GHz
Base Clock	4.7 GHz+31%	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	6 MB+500%	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm, 6 nm	5 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Dragon Range (2025)
PassMark	28,325	32,620+15%
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,300	18,000+18%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,900+7%	2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	13,800+2%	13,500

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 8745HX uses FL1 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The Ryzen 5 7600X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 28 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X) and FL1 (Ryzen 7 8745HX).

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Ryzen 7 8745HX
Socket	AM5	FL1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	28	28

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 5 7600X) and Radeon 610M (Ryzen 7 8745HX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming, Ryzen 7 8745HX targets High-end Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K; Ryzen 7 8745HX rivals Core i7-14700HX.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Ryzen 7 8745HX
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)	Radeon 610M
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming	High-end Gaming Laptop