Core i9-11900F vs Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
Core i9-11900F
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-11900F
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-11900F | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($358.87) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-11900F | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($358.87) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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 i9-11900F and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
Core i9-11900F
The Core i9-11900F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 22,052 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,132 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i9-11900F packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-11900F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-11900F versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS — a 2% clock advantage for the Core i9-11900F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Core i9-11900F uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-11900F scores 22,052 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS's 22,132 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i9-11900F vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS.
| Feature | Core i9-11900F | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+2% | 5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 4.3 GHz+72% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 6 MB+2300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 22,052 | 22,132 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-11900F uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-11900F | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FP7/FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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