Ryzen 7 260 vs Ryzen 7 8845HS

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 7 260

2025

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (28,339 vs 28,470).
❌Launch MSRP is still $199 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 8845HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Ryzen 7 8845HS

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

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

Ryzen 7 260

2025

Ryzen 7 8845HS

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (28,339 vs 28,470).
❌Launch MSRP is still $199 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 8845HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 8845HS better than Ryzen 7 260?

Yes. Ryzen 7 8845HS is the better overall CPU here. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 8845HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 8845HS is the smarter buy by a wide margin for any fresh desktop build. Ryzen 7 8845HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and it gives you 0.5% higher PassMark. Ryzen 7 260 only looks good on raw value math because it is a cheap legacy laptop CPU, not because it is a serious desktop gaming option. It simply cannot keep up with modern games.

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

Ryzen 7 260 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 7 260 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 8845HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 260	Ryzen 7 8845HS
1080p
low	265 FPS	265 FPS
medium	240 FPS	240 FPS
high	202 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	174 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	234 FPS	234 FPS
medium	192 FPS	192 FPS
high	156 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	162 FPS	162 FPS
medium	135 FPS	135 FPS
high	104 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 260	Ryzen 7 8845HS
1080p
low	485 FPS	485 FPS
medium	399 FPS	399 FPS
high	341 FPS	341 FPS
ultra	304 FPS	304 FPS
1440p
low	423 FPS	423 FPS
medium	367 FPS	367 FPS
high	314 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	267 FPS	267 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	279 FPS
medium	253 FPS	253 FPS
high	237 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	204 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 260	Ryzen 7 8845HS
1080p
low	708 FPS	712 FPS
medium	708 FPS	712 FPS
high	708 FPS	712 FPS
ultra	623 FPS	623 FPS
1440p
low	708 FPS	712 FPS
medium	644 FPS	644 FPS
high	544 FPS	544 FPS
ultra	467 FPS	467 FPS
4K
low	540 FPS	540 FPS
medium	474 FPS	474 FPS
high	421 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	357 FPS	357 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 260	Ryzen 7 8845HS
1080p
low	708 FPS	712 FPS
medium	708 FPS	712 FPS
high	708 FPS	712 FPS
ultra	708 FPS	712 FPS
1440p
low	708 FPS	712 FPS
medium	708 FPS	712 FPS
high	657 FPS	657 FPS
ultra	572 FPS	572 FPS
4K
low	574 FPS	574 FPS
medium	511 FPS	511 FPS
high	455 FPS	455 FPS
ultra	393 FPS	393 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 260 and Ryzen 7 8845HS

Ryzen 7 260

The Ryzen 7 260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 28,339 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 8845HS

The Ryzen 7 8845HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 28,470 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 260 and Ryzen 7 8845HS share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 260 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8845HS — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 260 uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 8845HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 260 scores 28,339 against the Ryzen 7 8845HS's 28,470 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 8845HS. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 260	Ryzen 7 8845HS
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz	5.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz	3.8 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm	4 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point (2024−2025)	Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
PassMark	28,339	28,470
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	17,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,500
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	12,250

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FP8 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 8845HS supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Ryzen 7 260	Ryzen 7 8845HS
Socket	FP8	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	LPDDR5x-7500
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	256 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 260) vs AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 8845HS). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 260) and Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 8845HS) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 260 targets Mobile, Ryzen 7 8845HS targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 8845HS rivals Core i7-13700H.