AMD Ryzen 5 5600F vs AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F records an average benchmark score of 36945, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has an average score of 26936, placing it in the 79th percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 leads decisively. It scores 3591 in PassMark single-thread tests, which is 20% higher than the Ryzen 5 5600F's score of 2872.

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F wins 7 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins 4.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: Both processors have 6 cores and 12 threads. The difference lies in architecture and clock speeds, not core count.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory standards?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F supports DDR4 with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Q: Do either of these processors include integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has no integrated graphics (N/A). The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 includes the Radeon 840M integrated GPU.

The Verdict

The data separates these two processors by market intent, not by core count. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a desktop part on Socket AM4 with a 65 W TDP, an unlocked multiplier, and a 7 nm Zen 3 architecture. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is a mobile part on Socket FP8 with a 28 W TDP, a locked multiplier, and a 4 nm Zen 5 architecture. They are not direct substitutes.

The Ryzen 5 5600F delivers the higher average benchmark score (36945 vs 26936) and wins the majority of head-to-head tests (7 vs 4). Its wins are concentrated in multi-threaded workloads, data compression, encryption, and physics simulation. The Ryzen AI 7 445 counters with a massive single-thread advantage (3591 vs 2872, a 20% lead), a floating-point math win (39362 vs 34548, a 12.2% lead), and a narrow random string sorting win (23488 vs 23422). It also brings the Radeon 840M integrated graphics and a higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

For a fixed desktop build where raw multi-threaded throughput and a proven AM4 platform matter, the Ryzen 5 5600F is the stronger choice. For a mobile or low-power setup where single-thread responsiveness, integrated graphics, and a higher boost clock are priorities, the Ryzen AI 7 445 fits. The 5600F's 85th percentile ranking versus the 445's 79th percentile confirms the desktop part sits higher in the overall CPU performance distribution.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the Ryzen 5 5600F is in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where it scores 120 against the Ryzen AI 7 445's 56. That is a 114.3% advantage, more than double. This indicates a substantial difference in integer-heavy, latency-sensitive workloads.

The Ryzen 5 5600F also wins data encryption by a wide margin: 13839 vs 10519, a 31.6% lead. Data compression shows a 7.9% advantage (232836 vs 215812). Multi-thread performance favors the desktop part at 19236 vs 18115, a 6.2% gap. Physics simulation goes to the 5600F at 1043 vs 976, a 6.9% lead. Integer math is close: 59339 vs 58332, a 1.7% win for the 5600F. Extended instructions also favor the 5600F, 16266 vs 15826, a 2.8% margin.

The Ryzen AI 7 445 takes the single-thread tests decisively. Both PassMark single-thread and single-thread (duplicate test) records show 3591 vs 2872, a 20% advantage for the mobile part. Floating-point math is the other big win: 39362 vs 34548, a 12.2% lead for the AI 7 445. Random string sorting is nearly identical, with the AI 7 445 ahead by just 0.3% (23488 vs 23422).

The pattern is clear. The 5600F dominates in integer, compression, encryption, and multi-threaded tasks. The AI 7 445 dominates in single-thread and floating-point work. The 20% single-thread gap is the most striking difference in the entire benchmark set, and it directly reflects the newer Zen 5 architecture's higher boost clock.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every core specification beyond the shared 6-core, 12-thread layout.

Clock speeds diverge sharply. The Ryzen 5 5600F has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Ryzen AI 7 445 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz but a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The AI 7 445's 0.60 GHz higher boost clock explains its singles-thread dominance, while its lower base clock reflects its mobile power envelope.

Power and platform differ. The 5600F runs at 65 W TDP on AMD Socket AM4. The AI 7 445 runs at 28 W TDP on AMD Socket FP8. The 5600F has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking; the AI 7 445 does not.

Memory support is a generation apart. The 5600F uses DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The AI 7 445 uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe lanes differ: the 5600F has Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the AI 7 445 has Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The AI 7 445 includes the Radeon 840M integrated graphics; the 5600F has none.

Release dates also separate them. The 5600F released on 2025-09-15, while the AI 7 445 released on 2026-01-04. Both are listed as Active in production status.

Architecture Differences

The architecture gap is fundamental. The Ryzen 5 5600F uses Zen 3, codename Vermeer, on a 7 nm TSMC process. The Ryzen AI 7 445 uses Zen 5, codename Gorgon Point, on a 4 nm TSMC process. The process shrink from 7 nm to 4 nm enables the AI 7 445's higher boost clock at a much lower TDP.

Cache configurations are completely different. The 5600F has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a large 32 MB shared L3 cache. The AI 7 445 has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, but only 4 MB of L3 cache. The 5600F's 32 MB L3 is a major advantage for multi-threaded and cache-sensitive workloads, which explains its wins in compression and encryption despite the older architecture.

Transistor count and die size are recorded only for the 5600F: 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. The AI 7 445's values are not recorded in the database.

The generation field notes the AI 7 445 uses a hybrid design: Zen 5 / Zen 5c. The 5600F is purely Zen 3. This hybrid core arrangement, combined with the 4 nm process, is how the AI 7 445 delivers 6 cores and 12 threads in a 28 W mobile package.

The market segment confirms the intent: the 5600F is Desktop, the AI 7 445 is Mobile. The socket difference (AM4 vs FP8) makes them physically incompatible.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F wins in scenarios that demand sustained multi-threaded throughput and large cache reuse. Its 32 MB L3 cache and 65 W TDP allow it to maintain high performance in data compression (7.9% ahead), data encryption (31.6% ahead), and multi-thread workloads (6.2% ahead). The find prime numbers test shows a 114.3% advantage, making it the clear pick for integer-heavy computational tasks. Physics simulation also favors the 5600F by 6.9%. For a desktop workstation running long compilation jobs, database operations, or simulation workloads, the 5600F is the stronger part.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins where single-thread speed and floating-point math matter most. Its 20% lead in PassMark single-thread tests (3591 vs 2872) makes it the better choice for lightly threaded applications, responsive desktop use, and tasks where per-core speed is the bottleneck. Its 12.2% lead in floating-point math (39362 vs 34548) suits scientific or rendering workloads that rely on FPU throughput. The random string sorting win, though tiny at 0.3%, rounds out its advantage in memory-latency-sensitive sorting operations. The integrated Radeon 840M also gives it a capability the 5600F entirely lacks, which matters for systems that cannot use a discrete GPU.

The benchmark record shows a trade-off: the 5600F is 37.1% ahead in average score (36945 vs 26936) and wins 7 of 11 tests, but the AI 7 445 wins the most important single-thread test by a wide margin. Users who prioritize multi-threaded desktop work should choose the 5600F. Users who need a low-power mobile processor with strong single-thread performance and integrated graphics should choose the AI 7 445. The data does not support a single universal winner; it supports two different tools for two different jobs.