M2 Pro 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 M2 Pro

#204

M2 Pro

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the M2 Pro in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	M2 Pro	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 (Legacy / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	M2 Pro	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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M2 Pro and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS

M2 Pro

The M2 Pro is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 17 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.42 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 36 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 36 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,939 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.

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Processing Power

The M2 Pro packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the M2 Pro has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the M2 Pro versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS (base: 2.42 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS is built on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the M2 Pro scores 21,939 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS's 22,132 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS. L3 cache: 24 MB on the M2 Pro vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS.

Feature	M2 Pro	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
Cores / Threads	12 / 12+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	5 GHz+43%
Base Clock	2.42 GHz	4.3 GHz+78%
L3 Cache	24 MB+50%	16 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+500%	6 MB
Process	5 nm	4 nm-20%
Architecture	—	Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
PassMark	21,939	22,132
Geekbench 6 Single	2,650	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	14,450	—

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Memory & Platform

The M2 Pro uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	M2 Pro	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
Socket	none	FP7/FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5-6400	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: ARM Virtualization (M2 Pro) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS). The M2 Pro includes integrated graphics (Apple M2 Pro GPU), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M2 Pro targets Professional Laptop.