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 7700X

2022

Why buy it

✅+2.2% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 7745.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.2% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 7700X.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (34,827 vs 35,607).
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0.3% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Ryzen 7 7700X

2022

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

2023

Why buy it

✅+2.2% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.2% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 7700X.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 7745.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (34,827 vs 35,607).
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0.3% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 better than Ryzen 7 7700X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is ahead with a 8.2% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 7700X pulls ahead with 2.2% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 7700X is the better fit. You are getting 2.2% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 7700X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is 0.3% more expensive on MSRP at $400 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and it gives you a 8.2% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 7700X is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 2.2% better PassMark. Ryzen 7 7700X is also 2.5% better value on MSRP (89.2 vs 87.1 PassMark/$), 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 PRO 7745 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022). 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 7700X Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
1080p
low	271 FPS	248 FPS
medium	252 FPS	231 FPS
high	216 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	184 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	228 FPS	218 FPS
medium	190 FPS	183 FPS
high	156 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	157 FPS	152 FPS
medium	132 FPS	127 FPS
high	102 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 7 7700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
1080p
low	777 FPS	616 FPS
medium	616 FPS	516 FPS
high	507 FPS	427 FPS
ultra	451 FPS	386 FPS
1440p
low	646 FPS	525 FPS
medium	536 FPS	461 FPS
high	449 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	377 FPS	331 FPS
4K
low	378 FPS	308 FPS
medium	320 FPS	276 FPS
high	301 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	260 FPS	228 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 7700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
1080p
low	890 FPS	871 FPS
medium	739 FPS	871 FPS
high	646 FPS	871 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	871 FPS
1440p
low	727 FPS	871 FPS
medium	585 FPS	870 FPS
high	502 FPS	788 FPS
ultra	428 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	501 FPS	581 FPS
medium	416 FPS	499 FPS
high	374 FPS	449 FPS
ultra	314 FPS	379 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 7700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
1080p
low	890 FPS	871 FPS
medium	890 FPS	871 FPS
high	844 FPS	871 FPS
ultra	758 FPS	847 FPS
1440p
low	870 FPS	871 FPS
medium	766 FPS	871 FPS
high	672 FPS	765 FPS
ultra	585 FPS	646 FPS
4K
low	576 FPS	680 FPS
medium	516 FPS	599 FPS
high	466 FPS	530 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7700X and Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

Ryzen 7 7700X

The Ryzen 7 7700X 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 35,607 points. Launch price was $399.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,827 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 7700X and Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7700X versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 — a 1.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7700X (base: 4.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7700X uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7700X scores 35,607 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745's 34,827 — a 2.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 7700X. Both processors carry 32 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+2%	5.3 GHz
Base Clock	4.5 GHz+18%	3.8 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm, 6 nm	5 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	35,607+2%	34,827
Cinebench R23 Multi	20,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,962	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	14,000	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM5 socket with PCIe 5.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7700X versus 5200 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 — the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 24 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X670E,X870 (Ryzen 7 7700X) and AM5 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745).

Feature	Ryzen 7 7700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Socket	AM5	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	5200+103900%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+104857500%	128
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	24	24

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7700X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7700X) vs AMD-V, IOMMU (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7 7700X) and AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7700X rivals Core i7-13700K; Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 rivals Core i7-13700.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Radeon Graphics	AMD Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	AMD-V, IOMMU
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 7700X launched at $399 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 debuted at $400. On MSRP ($399 vs $400), the Ryzen 7 7700X is $1 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 7700X delivers 89.2 pts/$ vs 87.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 — making the Ryzen 7 7700X the 2.5% better value option.