Ryzen 5 5600X vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

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 5600X

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (21,845 vs 26,054).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 73.1 vs 86.8 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Delivers 18.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 86.8 vs 73.1 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

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0.3% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Ryzen 5 5600X

2020

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Delivers 18.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 86.8 vs 73.1 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (21,845 vs 26,054).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 73.1 vs 86.8 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌
0.3% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 better than Ryzen 5 5600X?

Yes. Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 4.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 19.3% 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 PRO 5845 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.0% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the better fit. You are getting 19.3% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is 0.3% more expensive on MSRP at $300 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it gives you a 4.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 18.9% better value on MSRP (86.8 vs 73.1 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020) 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 5600X Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	203 FPS	159 FPS
medium	174 FPS	131 FPS
high	140 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	169 FPS	140 FPS
medium	141 FPS	113 FPS
high	113 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	78 FPS
medium	76 FPS	68 FPS
high	60 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	464 FPS	511 FPS
medium	387 FPS	431 FPS
high	324 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	291 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	397 FPS	431 FPS
medium	334 FPS	377 FPS
high	290 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	263 FPS	267 FPS
medium	226 FPS	236 FPS
high	205 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	179 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	546 FPS	649 FPS
medium	473 FPS	529 FPS
high	432 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	358 FPS	411 FPS
1440p
low	508 FPS	543 FPS
medium	413 FPS	449 FPS
high	375 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	350 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	396 FPS
medium	292 FPS	320 FPS
high	255 FPS	289 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	227 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	546 FPS	651 FPS
medium	546 FPS	651 FPS
high	546 FPS	651 FPS
ultra	546 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	546 FPS	651 FPS
medium	546 FPS	651 FPS
high	546 FPS	593 FPS
ultra	524 FPS	511 FPS
4K
low	529 FPS	526 FPS
medium	484 FPS	473 FPS
high	435 FPS	426 FPS
ultra	379 FPS	371 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600X and Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,054 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600X scores 21,845 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845's 26,054 — a 17.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+9%	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	21,845	26,054+19%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Socket	AM4	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	24	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5845). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	—
Target Use	Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 5600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 debuted at $300. On MSRP ($299 vs $300), the Ryzen 5 5600X is $1 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 5600X delivers 73.1 pts/$ vs 86.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 the 17.2% better value option.