Ryzen 7 5800 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 7 5800

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (25,735 vs 26,054).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 73.7 vs 86.8 PassMark/$ ($349 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $49 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 17.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 86.8 vs 73.7 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5800 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Ryzen 7 5800

2020

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $49 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 17.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 86.8 vs 73.7 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (25,735 vs 26,054).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 73.7 vs 86.8 PassMark/$ ($349 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5800 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 better than Ryzen 7 5800?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 5800 is ahead with a 14.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 pulls ahead with 1.2% better PassMark.

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 1.2% 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 $49 cheaper on MSRP at $300 MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and it gives you 1.2% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 5800 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 14.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 17.8% better value on MSRP (86.8 vs 73.7 PassMark/$), 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 8/16. 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 7 5800 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 5800	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	166 FPS	159 FPS
medium	136 FPS	131 FPS
high	119 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	140 FPS
medium	116 FPS	113 FPS
high	98 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	78 FPS
medium	69 FPS	68 FPS
high	55 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 5800	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	643 FPS	511 FPS
medium	541 FPS	431 FPS
high	441 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	551 FPS	431 FPS
medium	477 FPS	377 FPS
high	401 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	342 FPS	267 FPS
medium	299 FPS	236 FPS
high	273 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	241 FPS	179 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 5800	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	643 FPS	649 FPS
medium	547 FPS	529 FPS
high	497 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	425 FPS	411 FPS
1440p
low	558 FPS	543 FPS
medium	460 FPS	449 FPS
high	419 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	358 FPS	350 FPS
4K
low	405 FPS	396 FPS
medium	325 FPS	320 FPS
high	294 FPS	289 FPS
ultra	231 FPS	227 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 5800	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	643 FPS	651 FPS
medium	643 FPS	651 FPS
high	643 FPS	651 FPS
ultra	643 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	643 FPS	651 FPS
medium	643 FPS	651 FPS
high	622 FPS	593 FPS
ultra	536 FPS	511 FPS
4K
low	556 FPS	526 FPS
medium	502 FPS	473 FPS
high	447 FPS	426 FPS
ultra	391 FPS	371 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 5800 and Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

Ryzen 7 5800

The Ryzen 7 5800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 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. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 25,735 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

Both the Ryzen 7 5800 and Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). Both are built on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture using a 7 nm, 12 nm process. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5800 scores 25,735 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845's 26,054 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5800	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	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 (2020−2025)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	25,735	26,054+1%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5800	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	No	—
PCIe Lanes	24	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5800) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5845). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5800 targets OEM Gaming.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5800	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	—
Target Use	OEM Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 5800 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 debuted at $300. On MSRP ($349 vs $300), the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is $49 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 5800 delivers 73.7 pts/$ vs 86.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 the 16.3% better value option.