AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2024.

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from $799, at an average price of $975.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 40% faster and its entry price is $170 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS a good processor?

The AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 83 of 272 and delivers 35.1% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the HS mean in AMD processors?

The HS marks AMD's mid line: 45 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.

What year is the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS from?

AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS came out in 2024.

What is the Intel equivalent of AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS?

The closest in performance is Intel Core i7-12650H.

How much does a laptop with the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS cost?

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from $799, at an average price of $975.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 40% faster and its entry price is $170 lower.

Specs

Model 8645HS
Manufacturer AMD
L2 cache 6 MB
Family AMD Ryzen™ 5
L3 cache 16 MB
Boost frequency 5 GHz
Cores 6
Threads 12
Frequency 4,3 GHz
Cache 16 MB
Cache type L3

Performance summary

#83 of 272
Relative performance 35.1%
Laptops 2
Price from $799
Average price $975

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also mid-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From $629 Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 46.3% From $1000 Intel Core 9 270H 46.0% From $967 AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 45.3% From $763 AMD Ryzen 7 260 45.0% From $910

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