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AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS vs AMD Ryzen 7 160: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS and AMD Ryzen 7 160 differ on cores: AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at 6, AMD Ryzen 7 160 at 8, which puts AMD Ryzen 7 160 ahead on that measure. They match on form factor, socket and l3 cache.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2025 |
| TDP | 35 W | 28 W |
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 780M Graphics (RDNA 3) | AMD Radeon 800M Graphics (RDNA 3.5) |
| Socket | BGA (soldered, mobile) | BGA (soldered, mobile) |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Architecture | Zen 4 (Phoenix/Hawk Point) | Zen 5 (Ryzen 200 series) |
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS strikes a strong balance between performance and portability for mainstream laptops.
AMD Ryzen 7 160
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen 7 160 strikes a strong balance between performance and portability for mainstream laptops.