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90%

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93%

PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS

33,244 Benchmark Score

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AMD Radeon 860M

26,401 Benchmark Score

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90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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50-69

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The AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS and AMD Radeon 860M pairing represents a modern mobile platform designed for thin-and-light laptops, combining a 6-core Zen 4 processor with an RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics solution. The CPU, part of AMD’s 8000 series with the Hawk Point codename, is built on TSMC’s 4 nm process and fits into the AMD Socket FP8. It is a 45 W part with a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, offering 6 cores and 12 threads. The GPU, meanwhile, uses the Krackan Point chip and is a member of the Navi III IGP generation for Strix Point Mobile, with a base clock of 600 MHz and a boost clock of 3000 MHz. This combo targets mobile users who need solid CPU performance without a discrete GPU, relying entirely on the integrated Radeon 860M for graphics. As a laptop-class build, it occupies the 78th percentile among all combined CPU-GPU pairings, indicating a competitive position for its segment.

CPU Analysis

The Ryzen 5 8645HS is a 6-core, 12-thread processor using AMD’s Zen 4 architecture, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The chip integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, with a cache hierarchy of 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and it provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU. The processor’s clock speed ranges from 4.30 GHz base to 5.00 GHz boost, which is a healthy span for a 45 W mobile part, allowing it to ramp up for bursty single-threaded workloads while maintaining reasonable power draw for sustained multi-threaded tasks.

Benchmark data shows the CPU performing strongly for its mobile class. In Cinebench R23, it scores 13220 points in multi-core and 1714 points in single-core; the single-core result is particularly notable, translating to strong responsiveness in everyday applications and lightly threaded tasks like web browsing or office productivity. The multi-core score of 13220 indicates that the 6-core/12-thread layout handles compile jobs, video encoding, and other parallel workloads with competence, though it is not a workstation-class monster. Cinebench R15 results reinforce this: 2094 multi-core and 270 single-core. PassMark tests further characterize the chip: integer math at 72640, floating-point math at 44833, and extended instructions at 20003, all pointing to a balanced ALU/FPU design. Data encryption scores 15588, and data compression hits 265483, suggesting the CPU handles archival and cryptographic tasks without major bottlenecks. The single-thread PassMark score of 3653 confirms the strong per-core performance, which is critical for legacy software and many games that rely on a few fast threads.

The CPU holds the 83rd percentile among all CPUs tracked, placing it above the median but not at the top tier. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-14701E, which scores 33206 with a delta of 0.1 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 33201 with a 0.1 percent delta — both effectively neck-and-neck. The Intel Core i5-12600HX is 0.4 percent slower, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX is 0.5 percent faster. These deltas are within noise margins, meaning the 8645HS sits in a tightly contested performance band where no single chip has a decisive edge. For real workloads, this translates to a laptop that can handle modern productivity suites, moderate software development, and even some content creation, but users seeking extreme multi-core throughput should look at higher-core parts. The 4 nm process and 45 W TDP suggest efficient power scaling, making the chip suitable for sustained loads in a chassis with a capable air cooler.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 33244, placing it in the 83rd percentile against all CPUs. This is a strong showing for a mobile 6-core part. The Radeon 860M GPU, on the other hand, achieves an average benchmark score of 26401, landing in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. In Geekbench compute tests, the GPU scores 22759 in OpenCL and 30043 in Vulkan; the Vulkan score is notably higher, indicating that the graphics architecture scales well with modern low-level APIs, which is often favorable for gaming and compute workloads that leverage Vulkan’s efficiency. The combined pairing sits at the 78th percentile, a solid tier for a laptop without a discrete GPU.

Comparing the GPU to its nearest rivals shows the Radeon 860M is competitive with entry-level discrete graphics. It matches the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, which scores 26421 with a delta of -0.1 percent, and it is 0.3 percent ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, which scores 26331. It trails the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary by 0.6 percent (score 26553) and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 by 1.1 percent (score 26683). These deltas are tiny, meaning the integrated GPU performs essentially on par with those discrete options in synthetic benchmarks, which is remarkable for an IGP. The CPU’s 0.1 percent edge over the Intel Core i7-14701E and the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H reinforces the idea that the 8645HS is not a performance outlier but rather a well-rounded mid-range processor. The combined picture is a laptop that can handle everyday tasks, light gaming, and some creative workloads, but the GPU is the limiting factor for heavy 3D tasks, as its 72nd percentile is below the CPU’s 83rd percentile.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates a slight CPU-favored balance, with the processor outperforming the GPU in their respective percentile rankings: 83rd for the CPU versus 72nd for the GPU. This means the Radeon 860M is more likely to become the bottleneck in graphics-intensive scenarios, such as gaming or 3D rendering, where the CPU has headroom to feed more frames than the GPU can draw. In CPU-bound tasks like compilation or spreadsheet calculations, the processor will shine, but any workload that pushes the GPU hard will see the graphics chip hitting its ceiling first. The GPU’s boost clock of 3000 MHz is high for an integrated part, but with only 512 shading units and 16 ROPs, its raw throughput is capped at 3.072 TFLOPS FP32, which is modest by discrete standards.

There is no measured FPS data for this exact combination, so frame rates must be estimated from benchmark scores. Given the GPU’s 72nd percentile, it should handle 1080p gaming at low-to-medium settings in most titles, but high-refresh 1440p or 4K gaming is out of reach. The CPU’s single-thread score of 1714 in Cinebench R23 suggests it can keep up with the GPU at lower resolutions, meaning the bottleneck will shift to the GPU as resolution increases. At lower settings where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU’s strong single-core performance prevents it from becoming the limiting factor. For productivity, the CPU’s multi-core score of 13220 in Cinebench R23 ensures that video encoding or software builds will be CPU-limited only when the GPU is idle; in mixed workloads, the GPU’s compute capabilities (22759 OpenCL) can offload some tasks, but memory bandwidth is system-dependent, which could throttle both components if the laptop has slow DDR5.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this pairing is a mobile professional or student who needs a laptop for general productivity, light content creation, and occasional gaming without the cost or power draw of a discrete GPU. Gamers at 1080p with moderate settings will find the Radeon 860M sufficient for esports titles and older AAA games, but those expecting high-refresh 1440p should look elsewhere. Content creators working with photos or 1080p video will appreciate the CPU’s multi-core strength — the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13220 and PassMark integer math of 72640 support smooth editing in applications that use multiple cores. Software developers will benefit from the 12 threads and strong single-thread performance (3653 in PassMark single-thread), which speeds up code compilation and test execution. Students and small business workstations will find the 83rd percentile CPU more than adequate for office suites, web research, and data analysis in spreadsheets, while the 72nd percentile GPU handles basic graphical tasks like presentations or light image editing. The laptop class format means this is not a desktop replacement for heavy 3D work, but for a portable system, the balance is practical.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 860M is an integrated graphics processor based on RDNA 3.5 architecture, using the Krackan Point chip from the Navi III IGP generation for Strix Point Mobile. It is built on the same 4 nm TSMC process as the CPU, though its transistor count and die size are listed as unknown. The GPU clocks at 600 MHz base and 3000 MHz boost, which is an aggressive boost for an IGP, helping it maximize performance within its 15 W TDP. Memory is system-shared, with bandwidth and bus width dependent on the laptop’s DDR5 configuration, meaning the GPU’s performance can vary significantly based on the memory speed and channel layout. It interfaces via PCIe 4.0 x8.

Internally, the GPU has 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 ROPs. It includes 8 ray tracing cores, enabling some hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the low ROP count will limit rasterization throughput. Pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. Compute performance is rated at 3.072 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio), which is respectable for an integrated solution but far below discrete gaming GPUs. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering all modern graphics APIs. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043 versus the OpenCL score of 22759 suggests the architecture is well-optimized for game-oriented workloads, while compute tasks in OpenCL will see lower performance. In rendering applications, this GPU can accelerate some effects or previews, but the 3.072 TFLOPS ceiling means final-frame rendering will be sluggish. Overall, the GPU’s 72nd percentile places it in the range of entry-level discrete GPUs like the MX550, which is impressive for an IGP but still a far cry from mid-range or high-end discrete solutions.

Gaming Performance

For this exact CPU+GPU combination, there are no measured FPS rows available in the data. Therefore, all frame rate expectations are estimates derived from the GPU’s benchmark scores and percentiles, not from direct testing. The Radeon 860M’s 72nd percentile and its Geekbench scores (22759 OpenCL, 30043 Vulkan) suggest it can handle esports titles like Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant at 1080p with high frame rates, potentially exceeding 60 FPS at medium settings. Older AAA games from the last console generation may run at 1080p with low-to-medium settings, achieving playable 30-50 FPS. However, modern AAA titles with heavy graphics demands will likely require reduced resolutions (e.g., 720p) or aggressive settings tuning to maintain playable frame rates. The GPU’s 8 ray tracing cores are present, but enabling ray tracing effects will likely cut performance significantly, making it impractical for most games. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance (3653 PassMark) ensures that it can feed the GPU adequately at 1080p, so frame rates will be GPU-bound in most scenarios. For high-refresh displays (120 Hz or higher), the GPU will struggle to maintain those rates in demanding games, but lighter games may approach them at low settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU architecture and how many cores does it have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, built on a 4 nm TSMC process with a 45 W TDP.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance compared to discrete graphics cards?

A: The Radeon 860M’s average benchmark score is 26401, placing it in the 72nd percentile. It is effectively tied with the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421, -0.1 percent delta) and slightly ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (26331, 0.3 percent delta).

Q: What memory type does this platform support?

A: The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The GPU uses system-shared memory, so its bandwidth is system dependent on the laptop’s memory configuration.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Radeon 860M includes 8 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes hardware ray tracing features.

Q: How does the CPU perform in single-threaded tasks?

A: The CPU scores 1714 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 3653 in PassMark single-thread. This places it in the 83rd percentile, indicating strong performance for everyday applications and lightly threaded software.

Q: What is the GPU’s clock speed?

A: The GPU has a base clock of 600 MHz and a boost clock of 3000 MHz. Its FP32 compute performance is rated at 3.072 TFLOPS.

Q: Is there measured gaming FPS data for this combination?

A: No, there are no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU pairing. All gaming frame rates are estimates based on the benchmark scores and percentile positions.

Build Overview

This build pairs the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS with the AMD Radeon 860M in a laptop-class form factor. The CPU is a 6-core/12-thread Zen 4 processor with a 45 W TDP, 4.30 GHz base clock, and 5.00 GHz boost clock. The GPU is an RDNA 3.5 integrated solution with 512 shading units, a 3000 MHz boost clock, and 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The combined percentile of this pairing is 78, with the CPU at 83 and the GPU at 72. This tier places it in the upper-midrange for laptop systems, offering a balanced experience for productivity and light gaming. The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-14701E (0.1 percent slower) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (0.5 percent faster), while the GPU matches the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 and slightly beats the RTX 5060 in average score. This is a system that prioritizes CPU capability and efficiency, with the GPU providing adequate but not exceptional graphics power. It is best suited for users who need a portable machine for work and play, without the need for high-end gaming or professional 3D rendering.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU’s 72nd percentile and Vulkan score of 30043 suggest it can drive esports titles at 1080p with frame rates above 60 FPS on medium settings, but it will not sustain high-refresh rates (120+ Hz) in demanding games. The CPU’s strong single-thread score prevents it from bottlenecking at lower resolutions.

Streaming: The CPU’s 12 threads and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13220 provide enough headroom for software encoding at 1080p while gaming, though the GPU’s compute capabilities (22759 OpenCL) can assist with encoding if the software supports it. The lack of a dedicated encoder may limit stream quality at higher bitrates.

Video editing: The CPU’s multi-core performance (13220 Cinebench R23) and PassMark integer math score of 72640 handle 1080p video editing with multiple tracks and effects. The GPU’s 3.072 TFLOPS can accelerate previews and some effects, but final exports will rely heavily on the CPU.

3D rendering: The GPU’s 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 and 8 ray tracing cores are too limited for serious rendering workloads. The CPU’s multi-core score of 13220 makes it the primary workhorse for CPU-based rendering, which will be slow for complex scenes but manageable for simple projects.

Software development: The CPU’s 6 cores/12 threads, 16 MB L3 cache, and single-thread score of 3653 provide a responsive environment for coding, compiling, and running virtual machines. The GPU’s 72nd percentile is sufficient for multiple displays and IDE acceleration.

Student and office work: The CPU’s 83rd percentile and 45 W TDP ensure fast boot times, smooth multitasking, and efficient power draw for battery life. The GPU handles document rendering, spreadsheets, and video conferencing without strain, making this an ideal portable workstation for academic or corporate use.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS + AMD Radeon 860M

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