AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT vs AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a fascinating split between these two AMD processors. The Ryzen 7 8845HS wins 12 of the 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons, but the Ryzen 5 5600XT takes the two most prominent modern workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core test goes decisively to the desktop part, with the 5600XT scoring 18724 against 16192 for the 8845HS, a 13.5% margin. The single-core result in Cinebench R23 is even more lopsided: 2643 versus 1769, a 33.1% advantage for the Ryzen 5. Those are substantial gaps in the most commonly cited rendering benchmark.

The Ryzen 7 8845HS, however, dominates nearly everything else. In PassMark integer math, it posts 97747 versus 71063, a 37.5% lead. Floating point math shows a 46.2% advantage, 59254 against 40537. Extended instruction workloads favor the mobile chip by 46.9%, with scores of 25642 and 17450 respectively. The data compression test gives the 8845HS a 34% edge (344439 to 257118), while data encryption shows a 28% gap (20416 to 15944). Random string sorting is the biggest single win for the Ryzen 7: 41446 versus 26693, a 55.3% margin. PassMark multithread scoring puts the 8845HS ahead by 27.9% (28498 to 22283), and even the single-thread PassMark result favors the mobile chip, 3738 to 3469, a 7.8% difference.

The older Cinebench R15 results also favor the 8845HS. Multi-core there is 2575 versus 1887, a 36.5% lead, while single-core is a narrower 3.8% edge (276 to 266). The only other win for the 5600XT is PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 143 against 87, a 39.2% advantage. That workload appears to respond to the desktop chip's architectural strengths rather than raw thread count. The physics test is nearly a tie, with the 8845HS winning by just 1.9% (1347 to 1322).

Looking at the broader database context, the 8845HS sits at the 81st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29955. Its nearest rival is the Ryzen 7 7840HS at an identical 29955, followed by the Ryzen 7 5800XT at 29879 (0.3% behind) and the Ryzen 7 7840H at 29868 (0.3% behind). The Ryzen 5 5600XT also holds the 81st percentile, but its average score of 28940 places it slightly lower. Its nearest rivals are Intel parts: the Core Ultra 5 135H at 29093 (0.5% ahead of the 5600XT), the Core i9-13900H at 28886 (0.2% behind), the Core i5-12600H at 28882 (0.2% behind), and the Core i7-12650H at 28815 (0.4% behind). So while the two AMD chips share a percentile rank, the 8845HS averages about 3.5% higher overall in the database's composite scoring.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and target different market segments. The Ryzen 7 8845HS is a mobile part from the 8000 series, built on Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename. It uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, packs 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, and fits the AMD Socket FP8. The Ryzen 5 5600XT is a desktop chip from the 5000 series, based on Zen 3 with the Vermeer codename. It uses a 7 nm process at the same foundry, with 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die, and fits the AMD Socket AM4. The manufacturing node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 7 nm, which helps explain the mobile chip's efficiency characteristics.

Core and thread counts differ as well. The 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the 5600XT has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are close, 3.80 GHz versus 3.70 GHz, but boost clocks diverge: 5.10 GHz for the mobile chip versus 4.70 GHz for the desktop part. The thermal design power tells the opposite story. The 8845HS is rated at 45 watts, while the 5600XT draws 65 watts. That higher power envelope on the desktop chip likely contributes to its Cinebench R23 victories despite having fewer cores.

Cache hierarchies are notably different. Both use 64 KB of L1 per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the 8845HS but 512 KB per core on the 5600XT. The L3 cache reverses the situation: 16 MB shared on the mobile chip versus 32 MB shared on the desktop chip. The 5600XT's larger L3 pool may explain its strong performance in the prime number search workload, which often benefits from larger caches. Neither chip offers 3D V-Cache.

Memory support splits along generational lines. The 8845HS supports DDR5 with dual-channel access and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The 5600XT supports DDR4, also dual-channel, but with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The mobile chip's memory bandwidth advantage is substantial, 75% higher on paper, which likely feeds its strong PassMark math and sorting results. ECC memory is supported on the 5600XT but not on the 8845HS. Both use PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics mark another major difference. The 8845HS includes a Radeon 780M iGPU, while the 5600XT has no integrated graphics at all. That makes the mobile chip a complete package for systems without a discrete GPU. The multiplier is unlocked on the 5600XT but locked on the 8845HS, reflecting the desktop part's overclocking headroom. Release dates differ by roughly ten months: the 8845HS launched in December 2023, while the 5600XT arrived in October 2024.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600XT wins by 13.5%, scoring 18724 versus 16192 for the Ryzen 7 8845HS. This is despite the 8845HS having 8 cores and 16 threads against the 5600XT's 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Why does the Ryzen 7 8845HS win so many PassMark tests?

A: The recorded data shows the 8845HS ahead in integer math by 37.5%, floating point math by 46.2%, extended instructions by 46.9%, data compression by 34%, and data encryption by 28%. Its higher core count, faster boost clock of 5.10 GHz, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth likely contribute to these margins.

Q: How do these chips compare to their nearest rivals in the database?

A: The 8845HS matches the Ryzen 7 7840HS exactly at 29955 average score, sits 0.3% above the Ryzen 7 5800XT, and 0.8% above the Ryzen 5 9600X. The 5600XT trails the Core Ultra 5 135H by 0.5% and leads the Core i9-13900H and Core i5-12600H by 0.2% each.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5600XT have any workload where it clearly dominates?

A: Yes. In Cinebench R23 single-core it leads by 33.1% (2643 to 1769), and in PassMark find prime numbers it leads by 39.2% (143 to 87). These are the largest wins for either chip in the head-to-head data.

Q: What are the memory support differences?

A: The 8845HS supports DDR5 with dual-channel access and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The 5600XT supports DDR4 with dual-channel access and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The 5600XT supports ECC memory, while the 8845HS does not.

Q: Which chip has integrated graphics?

A: Only the Ryzen 7 8845HS includes an integrated GPU, the Radeon 780M. The Ryzen 5 5600XT has no integrated graphics and requires a discrete GPU for display output.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT |

|---|---|---|

| Series | 8000 series | 5000 series |

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base clock | 3.80 GHz | 3.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | AMD Socket AM4 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 3 |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Vermeer |

| Process node | 4 nm | 7 nm |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | 4,150 million |

| Die size | 178 mm² | 74 mm² |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 16 MB (shared) | 32 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 780M | N/A |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2023-12-05 | 2024-10-30 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |

| Part number | 100-000001322(FP7r2)100-000001384(FP7)100-000001311(FP8) | 100-000001585 |

The Verdict

The data tells a clear story about intended use cases. The Ryzen 7 8845HS is the better all-round performer in the database's composite measurements, with a 3.5% higher average benchmark score (29955 versus 28940) despite both chips sharing the 81st percentile. It wins 12 of 15 head-to-head tests, often by wide margins in math, encryption, compression, and sorting workloads. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration, 5.10 GHz boost clock, DDR5 memory support, and integrated Radeon 780M graphics make it a compelling choice for mobile systems that need strong multi-threaded throughput without a discrete GPU.

The Ryzen 5 5600XT is the pick for specific workloads. Its Cinebench R23 results, both multi-core and single-core, are decisively better. The 33.1% single-core lead suggests that applications heavily dependent on single-threaded rendering performance will run noticeably faster on the desktop chip. The prime number search result also favors the 5600XT by 39.2%, and its 32 MB of shared L3 cache compared to 16 MB on the 8845HS may be the reason. The unlocked multiplier and ECC memory support further position it for desktop enthusiasts and reliability-focused builds.

For buyers choosing between these two, the decision hinges on platform and workload. The 8845HS suits a laptop or compact mobile system where power efficiency (45 W TDP), integrated graphics, and broad multi-threaded performance matter most. The 5600XT suits a desktop build on Socket AM4 where Cinebench rendering, single-threaded performance, and overclocking are priorities. The database shows no overall winner, only different strengths for different environments.