EPYC 7203P vs Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS

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 EPYC 7203P

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EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

122%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

122%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

111%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

111%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

107%

#27

EPYC 7203P

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

111%

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

104%

#52

Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The EPYC 7203P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	EPYC 7203P	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	EPYC 7203P	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

EPYC 7203P Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7203P and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS

EPYC 7203P

The EPYC 7203P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 22,017 points. Launch price was $348.

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.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7203P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the EPYC 7203P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7203P versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS — a 38.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS (base: 2.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The EPYC 7203P uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7203P scores 22,017 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS's 22,132 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7203P vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS.

Feature	EPYC 7203P	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	5 GHz+47%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	4.3 GHz+54%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+300%	16 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	6 MB+1100%
Process	7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Milan (2021−2023)	Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
PassMark	22,017	22,132

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7203P uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.