Cores
12
Threads
24
Boost
4.7 GHz
L3 cache
64 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming21
Productivity20
Single-core20
Multi-core50
Power efficiency21
Lab scores
Performance score21
Cores12
Threads24
Boost clock (GHz)4.7 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p46 fps
1440p37 fps
4K25 fps
Full specifications
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.0 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.7 GHz
- L1 cache
- 768 KB
- L2 cache
- 6 MB
- L3 cache
- 64 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 95°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 4.0
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love this chip for being a fast, cool-running workhorse that chews through heavy multitasking without breaking a sweat. The usual gripe is the price feels steep for a business-focused part when cheaper consumer options offer similar performance.
Pros
- Sips power, stays ice cool
- Handles heavy multitasking without sweat
- Plugs into cheap AM4 boards
- Runs demanding apps all day
Cons
- No integrated graphics at all
- Limited motherboard compatibility for PRO
- Only six cores for the price
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
A workstation CPU built for sustained heavy workloads, with its main strength being excellent power efficiency for the AM4 platform.
Get it if you need a rock-solid, power-efficient workhorse for a professional AM4 build. Skip it if you're gaming or overclocking—a standard Ryzen 9 gives you more unlocked performance for less cash.
Buy it if…
- You are upgrading an older AM4 workstation without changing the motherboard.
- You run multithreaded professional apps but need low power and heat.
- You want a business-class CPU with enterprise reliability and long-term stability.
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