Intel Core i5-4460 vs AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS

The Intel Core i5-4460 is an Intel desktop processor from 2014, based on the Haswell S architecture and manufactured using the 22 nm process.

It offers 4 cores and 4 threads, as well as an Intel HD Graphics 4600. Its PCIe 3.0 support and 6 MB Level 3 Cache, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 26 GB/s, were typical for its time. In benchmarks, it shows basic single-core performance and limited multi-core performance. For gaming, it heavily relies on a dedicated graphics card, as its integrated graphics unit can only handle very simple games.

As a discontinued model, it is only available used and offers good value for money for simple tasks. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS is a state-of-the-art mobile processor from AMD, introduced in 2024, based on the Hawk Point (Zen 4) architecture and a 4 nm process.

With 8 cores and 16 threads, it delivers significantly superior computing performance in single- and multi-core applications compared to the Intel Core i5-4460. Its integrated AMD Radeon 780M graphics offer considerable performance for gaming and creative tasks. Equipped with 8 MB Level 2 Cache and 16 MB Level 3 Cache, it achieves a maximum memory bandwidth of 77 GB/s.

It is energy-efficient and offers excellent value for money for demanding mobile use cases.