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 PRO 7745

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $149 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Delivers 22.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 87.1 vs 71.0 PassMark/$ ($400 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (34,827 vs 38,955).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 64 MB).

Ryzen 9 5900X

2020

Why buy it

✅+11.9% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 71.0 vs 87.1 PassMark/$ ($549 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 moves to AM5 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

2023

Ryzen 9 5900X

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $149 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Delivers 22.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 87.1 vs 71.0 PassMark/$ ($400 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+11.9% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (34,827 vs 38,955).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 64 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 71.0 vs 87.1 PassMark/$ ($549 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 moves to AM5 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 better than Ryzen 9 5900X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is ahead with a 18.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 9 5900X pulls ahead with 11.9% better PassMark. Ryzen 9 5900X also has the bigger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 9 5900X is the better fit. You are getting 11.9% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is $149 cheaper on MSRP at $400 MSRP versus $549 MSRP, and it gives you a 18.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 9 5900X is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 11.9% better PassMark. It is also 22.7% better value on MSRP (87.1 vs 71.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 9 5900X can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap, but on MSRP alone you would want to find it meaningfully cheaper in real-world listings before that path becomes easy to justify.

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 2020) and a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of AM4. 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 PRO 7745 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 9 5900X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745	Ryzen 9 5900X
1080p
low	248 FPS	323 FPS
medium	231 FPS	291 FPS
high	200 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	193 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	307 FPS
medium	183 FPS	248 FPS
high	152 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	152 FPS	193 FPS
medium	127 FPS	156 FPS
high	99 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	103 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745	Ryzen 9 5900X
1080p
low	616 FPS	772 FPS
medium	516 FPS	647 FPS
high	427 FPS	508 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	450 FPS
1440p
low	525 FPS	619 FPS
medium	461 FPS	536 FPS
high	387 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	331 FPS	364 FPS
4K
low	308 FPS	365 FPS
medium	276 FPS	318 FPS
high	259 FPS	289 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	255 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745	Ryzen 9 5900X
1080p
low	871 FPS	832 FPS
medium	871 FPS	645 FPS
high	871 FPS	558 FPS
ultra	871 FPS	459 FPS
1440p
low	871 FPS	721 FPS
medium	870 FPS	565 FPS
high	788 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	656 FPS	407 FPS
4K
low	581 FPS	511 FPS
medium	499 FPS	421 FPS
high	449 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	379 FPS	308 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745	Ryzen 9 5900X
1080p
low	871 FPS	974 FPS
medium	871 FPS	974 FPS
high	871 FPS	934 FPS
ultra	847 FPS	826 FPS
1440p
low	871 FPS	959 FPS
medium	871 FPS	843 FPS
high	765 FPS	726 FPS
ultra	646 FPS	617 FPS
4K
low	680 FPS	694 FPS
medium	599 FPS	621 FPS
high	530 FPS	541 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 and Ryzen 9 5900X

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.

Ryzen 9 5900X

The Ryzen 9 5900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 38,955 points. Launch price was $549.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 9 5900X offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen 9 5900X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 versus 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5900X — a 9.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 9 5900X uses Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 scores 34,827 against the Ryzen 9 5900X's 38,955 — a 11.2% lead for the Ryzen 9 5900X. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 5900X.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745	Ryzen 9 5900X
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	12 / 24+50%
Boost Clock	5.3 GHz+10%	4.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+3%	3.7 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	64 MB+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512K (per core)
Process	5 nm-29%	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Raphael (2023−2025)	Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	34,827	38,955+12%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	21,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,174
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	11,888

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 5900X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 9 5900X — the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 24 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AM5 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 9 5900X).

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745	Ryzen 9 5900X
Socket	AM5	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	5200+129900%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128	128 GB+104857500%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	24	24

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 9 5900X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, IOMMU (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 5900X). The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the Ryzen 9 5900X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 5900X targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 rivals Core i7-13700; Ryzen 9 5900X rivals Core i9-12900K.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745	Ryzen 9 5900X
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	AMD-V, IOMMU	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Workstation

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 launched at $400 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 5900X debuted at $549. On MSRP ($400 vs $549), the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is $149 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 delivers 87.1 pts/$ vs 71.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 5900X — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 the 20.4% better value option.