Core i7-1370P
VS
Ryzen 5 8640HS

Core i7-1370P vs Ryzen 5 8640HS

Intel

Core i7-1370P

14 Cores20 Thrd28 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2023
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 8640HS

6 Cores12 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1370P

#144
Core i7-12650H
MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A
104%
#153
Core i7-1370P
MSRP: $438|Avg: $280
100%
#158
Core i9-13900H
MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A
97%
#161
Core Ultra 7 268V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
96%
#162
Core Ultra 7 256V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $350
95%
#167
Core Ultra 7 258V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-1370P delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 8640HS in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCore i7-1370PRyzen 5 8640HS
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($280)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-P (2023) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i7-1370PRyzen 5 8640HS
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($280)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1370P and Ryzen 5 8640HS

Intel

Core i7-1370P

The Core i7-1370P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 19,993 points. Launch price was $438.

AMD

Ryzen 5 8640HS

The Ryzen 5 8640HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,851 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Core i7-1370P packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 8640HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-1370P has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-1370P versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8640HS — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-1370P (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i7-1370P uses the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 8640HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1370P scores 19,993 against the Ryzen 5 8640HS's 19,851 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-1370P. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-1370P vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8640HS.

FeatureCore i7-1370PRyzen 5 8640HS
Cores / Threads
14 / 20+133%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
5.2 GHz+6%
4.9 GHz
Base Clock
1.9 GHz
3.5 GHz+84%
L3 Cache
24 MB (total)+50%
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)+100%
1 MB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm
4 nm-43%
Architecture
Raptor Lake-P (2023)
Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
PassMark
19,993
19,851
Cinebench R23 Multi
13,200
Geekbench 6 Single
2,000
Geekbench 6 Multi
10,095
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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1370P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 8640HS uses FP8 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i7-1370PRyzen 5 8640HS
Socket
FCBGA1744
FP8
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
96 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-1370P) / not specified (Ryzen 5 8640HS). The Core i7-1370P includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe 96EU), while the Ryzen 5 8640HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1370P targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i7-1370P rivals Ryzen 7 7840U.

FeatureCore i7-1370PRyzen 5 8640HS
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Iris Xe 96EU
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Workstation