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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 7545U

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.
✅25% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 5980HS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,185 vs 20,257).

Ryzen 9 5980HS

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.1% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7545U moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Ryzen 5 7545U

2023

Ryzen 9 5980HS

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.
✅25% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.1% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 5980HS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,185 vs 20,257).

Trade-offs

❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7545U moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 9 5980HS better than Ryzen 5 7545U?

Yes. Ryzen 9 5980HS is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 11.1% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.4% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 9 5980HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 11.1% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 9 5980HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 9 5980HS still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 9 5980HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 11.1% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 5 7545U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021) and a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of FP6. 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 5 7545U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 9 5980HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7545U	Ryzen 9 5980HS
1080p
low	265 FPS	277 FPS
medium	237 FPS	250 FPS
high	198 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	232 FPS	241 FPS
medium	187 FPS	195 FPS
high	152 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	140 FPS
4K
low	163 FPS	168 FPS
medium	133 FPS	138 FPS
high	102 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	93 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7545U	Ryzen 9 5980HS
1080p
low	434 FPS	506 FPS
medium	341 FPS	464 FPS
high	293 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	250 FPS	342 FPS
1440p
low	362 FPS	485 FPS
medium	297 FPS	407 FPS
high	262 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	272 FPS	334 FPS
medium	227 FPS	288 FPS
high	206 FPS	263 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	227 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 7545U	Ryzen 9 5980HS
1080p
low	505 FPS	506 FPS
medium	505 FPS	506 FPS
high	505 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	505 FPS	506 FPS
1440p
low	505 FPS	506 FPS
medium	505 FPS	506 FPS
high	505 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	445 FPS	463 FPS
4K
low	503 FPS	506 FPS
medium	438 FPS	469 FPS
high	374 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	348 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 7545U	Ryzen 9 5980HS
1080p
low	505 FPS	506 FPS
medium	505 FPS	506 FPS
high	505 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	505 FPS	506 FPS
1440p
low	505 FPS	506 FPS
medium	505 FPS	506 FPS
high	505 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	505 FPS	477 FPS
4K
low	505 FPS	506 FPS
medium	489 FPS	463 FPS
high	434 FPS	410 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	346 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7545U and Ryzen 9 5980HS

Ryzen 5 7545U

The Ryzen 5 7545U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 November 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,185 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 9 5980HS

The Ryzen 9 5980HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,257 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7545U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 9 5980HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 9 5980HS has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7545U versus 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5980HS — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7545U (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7545U uses the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 9 5980HS uses Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7545U scores 20,185 against the Ryzen 9 5980HS's 20,257 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 9 5980HS. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7545U	Ryzen 9 5980HS
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+2%	4.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+7%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512K (per core)
Process	4 nm-43%	7 nm
Architecture	Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)	Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	20,185	20,257

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7545U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 5980HS uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 5 7545U versus LPDDR4-4266 on the Ryzen 9 5980HS — the Ryzen 5 7545U supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 7545U supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 5 7545U) vs 16 (Ryzen 9 5980HS) — the Ryzen 5 7545U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7545U	Ryzen 9 5980HS
Socket	FP7	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600+25%	LPDDR4-4266
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+100%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	20+25%	16

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 9 5980HS has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 5 7545U supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 740M (Ryzen 5 7545U) and Radeon Graphics (8CU) (Ryzen 9 5980HS) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7545U targets Mobile, Ryzen 9 5980HS targets Mobile High-End.