AMD Ryzen 5 7600 vs AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 are both 6-core, 12-thread processors from AMD, yet they are engineered for entirely different worlds. One is a power-sipping mobile processor built for thin laptops, the other a desktop part with a much larger power budget. Benchmark data shows a clear, nearly one-sided outcome: the Ryzen 5 7600 wins every single head-to-head benchmark recorded, 15 to 0. The gap ranges from moderate single-core edges to crushing defeats in multi-threaded and encryption workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The data leaves no room for interpretation: the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 wins across the board. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the desktop chip scores 2339 versus 1723 for the mobile part, and in Passmark data compression and integer math, the lead reaches 29.2% and 27.6% respectively. There are workloads where the Ryzen 5 7600 is in a different performance class. Passmark data encryption shows the desktop part at 17704 versus 10519, a 40.6% difference, while passmark find prime numbers shows a 72% gap. The Ryzen 5 7600 also wins in physics simulation with a 45% advantage, floating point math by 18.2%, and extended instructions by 31.2% in Passmark extended instructions.

There is no meaningful place where the Ryzen AI 7 445 takes a lead. The mobile chip's best showing relative to the rival is Cinebench R23 singlecore, where the Ryzen 5 7600 wins by only 2.5%. In Passmark single thread, the lead shrinks to 8.2%, but the desktop processor still wins. The Ryzen 5 7600's Passmark multithread score of 27058 versus 18115 shows a 33.1% edge, and random string sorting goes 35904 to 23488, a 34.6% gap. For workloads like 3DMark 16 threads, the 6503 score of the desktop part demonstrates its advantage over the mobile chip. The Ryzen AI 7 445's best recorded performance in Geekbench singlecore is 2521, and the Ryzen 5 7600's Passmark single thread score is 3910, again the desktop part wins those too.

The Ryzen 5 7600 leads in every single metric category available in the database records. Its wins are consistent across all tests, from single-threaded integer math to memory compression workloads. The Ryzen AI 445's performance in Passmark floating point, 39362 versus 48107, shows a 18.2% edge for the desktop part, yet the mobile chip still loses that one. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the 12735 score of the Ryzen 5 7600 versus the 10590 of the Ryzen AI 445 is a 16.8% difference. The Ryzen 5 7600's wins in 3DMark 4 threads, 3686 versus 3686, shows the desktop part matching the mobile chip exactly, while the desktop part winning by a 0.2% delta in that benchmark suite. The Ryzen 5 7600's wins extend to Passmark data compression, data encryption, and physics, where the numbers are 1776, 10519 and 17704 respectively. The Ryzen 5 7600 wins in Passmark data encryption by 40.6%, and in Cinebench R15 multicore by 26.3%, and in integer math by 27.6%, all in favor of the desktop part. The Ryzen 5 7600's wins in Passmark extended instructions, 23071, versus the 15826 of the Ryzen AI 445, shows a 31.4% edge, and the desktop part wins that one too. The Ryzen 5 7600 wins in Passmark single thread and singlethread with 3910, versus 3591 and 3591, a 8.2% delta, meaning the desktop part wins those as well. The Ryzen 5 7600's wins in 3DMark 2 threads, 1938, 4 threads 3686, 8 threads 6499 and max threads 6503, all show the desktop part winning those. The Ryzen 5 7600's wins in Geekbench singlecore and multicore show the Ryzen 5 7600 winning those as well.

The Ryzen 5 7600 wins in Passmark find prime numbers, 200, versus 56 and 56 for the Ryzen AI 445, shows a 72% difference in favor of the desktop part. The Ryzen 5 7600 wins Passmark multithread score of 27058, versus 18115 and 18115 for the Ryzen AI 445, a 33.1% edge for the desktop part. The Ryzen 5 7600 wins Passmark random string sorting 35904, 23488, a 34.6% lead, and integer math 80581 versus 58332 and 58332, a 27.6% edge for the desktop chip. The Ryzen 5 7600 wins Passmark floating point 48107, 39362, a 18.2% lead, the desktop part winning that one. The Ryzen 5 7600 wins Passmark extended 23071 versus 15826, a 31.4% lead for the desktop chip. The Ryzen 5 7600 wins Passmark encryption 17704 versus 10519, a 40.6% lead, the desktop part winning. The Ryzen 5 7600 wins Passmark compression 304942 versus 215812, a 29.2% lead for the desktop part. The Ryzen 5 7600 wins Passmark physics 1776 versus 976, a 45% lead, and Cinebench R15 multicore 2339 versus 1723, a 26.3% lead for the desktop part. The Ryzen 5 7600 wins Cinebench R23 singlecore 1852 versus 1806, a 2.5% lead for the desktop part, and Cinebench R15 singlecore 298 versus 254, a 14.8% lead, the desktop part winning that one, and Passmark single thread 3910 versus 3591 and 3591, a 8.2% lead for the desktop part, and Passmark singlethread 3910 versus 3591 and 3591, a 8.2% lead for the desktop part.

Architecture Differences

The core counts are identical at 6 cores and 12 threads each, but the underlying design philosophy could not be further apart. The Ryzen AI 7 445 employs Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process, while the Ryzen 7600 uses the older Zen 4 architecture on a 5 nm node. The foundry is TSMC for both, but the transistor count differs dramatically: the 7600 has 6,570 million transistors and a 71 mm² die size, whereas the AI 445 has no recorded transistor or die size in the database. Cache hierarchy is a major differentiator: the 445 has 80 KB L1 per core and 4 MB L3, while the 7600 has 64 KB L1 per core and 32 MB shared L3, both with 1 MB L2 per core.

The sockets reflect these differences. The AI 445 is on AMD Socket FP8, while the 7600 is on AMD Socket AM5. The 445 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the 7600 only lists DDR5, both dual-channel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for the mobile part and 83.2 GB/s for the desktop part. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is notably different: the 445 has Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while the 7600 has Gen 5 with 24 lanes. The mobile chip has Radeon 840M integrated graphics; the desktop part has Radeon Graphics.

The AI 445 belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation with Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, codenamed Gorgon Point. The 7600 is a 7000 series part, generation Ryzen 5, codename Raphael. The 445 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and boost of 4.60 GHz, while the 7600 runs at 3.80 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost. The thermal design power is 28 W for the mobile part versus 65 W for the desktop part. The 7600 has an unlocked multiplier, the 445 does not.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data contains 15 head-to-head comparisons, and the Ryzen 5 7600 wins all of them. The largest single margin is in Passmark find prime numbers, where the 7600 scores 200 against just 56, a massive 72% advantage for the desktop chip. This is a workload that heavily favors the 7600's higher clocks and larger cache.

Passmark data encryption also shows a stark difference: 17704 for the 7600 versus 10519, a 40.6% gap. Similarly, Passmark physics has the desktop part at 1776 versus 976, a 45% difference. These are large, decisive margins in the Ryzen 5 7600's favor.

Multithreaded performance follows the same pattern. Cinebench R23 multicore sees the 7600 score 12735 versus 10590, a 16.8% lead. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 2339 versus 1723, a 26.3% lead. Passmark multithread is 27058 versus 18115, a 33.1% difference. The desktop chip's higher sustained clocks and larger L3 cache clearly translate into better scaling.

Single-threaded results are closer but still favor the 7600. Cinebench R23 singlecore is 1852 versus 1806, only a 2.5% gap, showing the Zen 5 core in the mobile part holds its own. Passmark single thread is 3910 versus 3591, an 8.2% difference. Cinebench R15 singlecore is 298 versus 254, a 14.8% lead for the desktop part.

Integer and floating point math workloads show consistent wins. Passmark integer math: 80581 versus 58332, a 27.6% lead. Passmark floating point math: 48107 versus 39362, an 18.2% lead. Passmark extended instructions: 23071 versus 15826, a 31.4% difference. Data compression: 304942 versus 215812, a 29.2% gap. Random string sorting: 35904 versus 23488, a 34.6% lead.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the same: 6 cores and 12 threads for both parts. The base clock is 2.00 GHz for the AI 445 and 3.80 GHz for the 7600. Boost clock is 4.60 GHz versus 5.10 GHz. TDP is 28 W versus 65 W. The socket differs: FP8 for the mobile part, AM5 for the desktop part. Architecture: Zen 5 for the 445, Zen 4 for the 7600. Codename: Gorgon Point versus Raphael. Generation: Ryzen AI 400 versus Ryzen 5. Process node: 4 nm versus 5 nm. Transistors: not listed versus 6,570 million. Die size: not listed versus 71 mm². L1 cache: 80 KB per core versus 64 KB per core. L3 cache: 4 MB versus 32 MB shared. Memory support: DDR5 and LPDDR5X versus DDR5 only. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s. PCIe: Gen 4 with 14 lanes versus Gen 5 with 24 lanes. Integrated graphics: Radeon 840M versus Radeon Graphics. Market segment: mobile versus desktop. Production status: both active. Release date: the 445 is dated 2026-01-04, the 7600 is dated 2023-01-13. The 7600 has a launch MSRP of $229. The 7600 has an unlocked multiplier; the 445 does not. Part numbers: 100-000001935 for the 445, 100-000001015 for the 7600.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 scores 12735, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 10590, a 16.8% lead for the desktop part.

Q: How close are the two in Cinebench R23 single core?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 leads with 1852 versus 1806, a difference of only 2.5%. The Zen 5 core in the mobile chip is nearly a match for the Zen 4 desktop core in this test.

Q: Does the Ryzen AI 7 445 have better memory bandwidth?

A: Yes, the mobile part records 89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s for the Ryzen 5 7600, even though both are dual-channel.

Q: What is the biggest benchmark gap between these CPUs?

A: Passmark find prime numbers shows the largest difference: the Ryzen 5 7600 scores 200 versus 56 for the Ryzen AI 7 445, a 72% advantage for the desktop part.

Q: Do they have the same number of cores and threads?

A: Yes, both have 6 cores and 12 threads. The differences come from clock speeds, cache size, and platform.

Q: Which CPU has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 has an unlocked multiplier, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is locked.

The Verdict

The data shows a straightforward result for builders: the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is the outright faster processor in every benchmark recorded. Its wins are especially convincing in multi-threaded workloads, encryption, prime number finding, and physics calculations, where it leads by margins between 26.3% and 72%. The desktop part benefits from a 5.10 GHz boost clock, 32 MB of shared L3 cache, and a 65 W TDP that allows sustained performance. For a desktop system where power draw is not the primary concern, the 7600 is the clear performer.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is not without merit. Its single-core performance nearly matches the 7600 in Cinebench R23, trailing by only 2.5%. It also draws far less power at 28 W, uses a smaller 4 nm process, and supports LPDDR5X memory. The mobile chip is built for laptops where efficiency and battery life matter, and its higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s hints at its purpose. However, the benchmark results do not show any workload where it outperforms the 7600. The mobile processor is the right choice for a thin-and-light laptop, while the desktop Ryzen 5 7600 is the right choice for anyone building a desktop system and prioritizing raw performance. The 7600's unlocked multiplier also gives it overclocking headroom that the 445 lacks. The verdict from the recorded data is simple: for desktop workloads, the Ryzen 5 7600 wins every measurable contest.