EPYC 7351 vs Ryzen 5 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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 7351

2017

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 7640HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌342.9% higher power demand at 155W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7640HS moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Ryzen 5 7640HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +24.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 155W, a 120W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,921 vs 23,226).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7351, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.

EPYC 7351

2017

Ryzen 5 7640HS

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +24.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 155W, a 120W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 7640HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌342.9% higher power demand at 155W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7640HS moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,921 vs 23,226).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7351, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 7640HS better than EPYC 7351?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 7351 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 7640HS is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7351 is the better fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 300% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 16 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 7640HS still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 7640HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 24.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 7640HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2017) and a healthier platform with FP8 and DDR5 instead of TR4. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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 7351 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7640HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7351	Ryzen 5 7640HS
1080p
low	183 FPS	267 FPS
medium	160 FPS	241 FPS
high	128 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	235 FPS
medium	126 FPS	193 FPS
high	96 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	139 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	163 FPS
medium	62 FPS	136 FPS
high	48 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	92 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7351	Ryzen 5 7640HS
1080p
low	353 FPS	433 FPS
medium	321 FPS	359 FPS
high	271 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	276 FPS
1440p
low	305 FPS	376 FPS
medium	279 FPS	326 FPS
high	239 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	244 FPS
4K
low	190 FPS	270 FPS
medium	176 FPS	239 FPS
high	151 FPS	222 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	186 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7351	Ryzen 5 7640HS
1080p
low	581 FPS	573 FPS
medium	513 FPS	573 FPS
high	462 FPS	573 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	573 FPS
1440p
low	513 FPS	573 FPS
medium	428 FPS	573 FPS
high	376 FPS	521 FPS
ultra	323 FPS	450 FPS
4K
low	381 FPS	505 FPS
medium	305 FPS	446 FPS
high	269 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	316 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7351	Ryzen 5 7640HS
1080p
low	581 FPS	573 FPS
medium	581 FPS	573 FPS
high	581 FPS	573 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	573 FPS
1440p
low	581 FPS	573 FPS
medium	581 FPS	573 FPS
high	504 FPS	573 FPS
ultra	425 FPS	546 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	566 FPS
medium	430 FPS	507 FPS
high	378 FPS	451 FPS
ultra	323 FPS	387 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7351 and Ryzen 5 7640HS

EPYC 7351

The EPYC 7351 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 23,226 points. Launch price was $1,100.

Ryzen 5 7640HS

The Ryzen 5 7640HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (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 (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,921 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7351 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7640HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the EPYC 7351 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the EPYC 7351 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7640HS — a 53.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7640HS (base: 2.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The EPYC 7351 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7640HS uses Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7351 scores 23,226 against the Ryzen 5 7640HS's 22,921 — a 1.3% lead for the EPYC 7351. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7351 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7640HS.

Feature	EPYC 7351	Ryzen 5 7640HS
Cores / Threads	16 / 32+167%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	5 GHz+72%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	4.3 GHz+79%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+300%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Naples (2017−2018)	Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark	23,226+1%	22,921

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7351 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 7640HS uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.