Ryzen 5 5600XT 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 Ryzen 5 5600XT

#105

Core i9-12900K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $322

103%

#106

Ryzen 7 5800XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $219

103%

#107

Core i5-10400F

MSRP: $160|Avg: $102

103%

#108

Core i9-12900KF

MSRP: $564|Avg: $320

103%

#109

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

103%

#110

Ryzen 5 4600GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $125

103%

#111

Core i5-10500T

MSRP: $226|Avg: $80

102%

#112

Core i5-14600

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

102%

#113

Core i7-14700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $330

101%

#114

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G

MSRP: $89|Avg: $52

101%

#115

Core i9-14900K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $469

101%

#116

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

100%

#117

Core i7-13790F

MSRP: $392|Avg: $350

100%

#118

Core i5-14500

MSRP: $239|Avg: $251

100%

#119

Core i5-11600KF

MSRP: $237|Avg: $157

100%

#120

Ryzen 5 5600XT

MSRP: $192|Avg: $180

100%

#121

Core i5-13600

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

100%

#122

Core i3-13100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $119

99%

#123

Ryzen 5 5600G

MSRP: $259|Avg: $160

99%

#124

Core Ultra 9 285K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

99%

#125

Core i5-13400E

MSRP: $221|Avg: $221

99%

#126

Ryzen 7 8700F

MSRP: $270|Avg: $257

98%

#127

Core i9-14900KF

MSRP: $564|Avg: $480

98%

#128

Core i7-12700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $285

97%

#129

Core i9-13900KF

MSRP: $599|Avg: $480

97%

#130

Core i7-12700

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

97%

#131

Core Ultra 5 245T

MSRP: $270|Avg: $270

97%

#132

Core i5-8500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $80

96%

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

95%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

95%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

95%

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

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 5600XT is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 5 5600XT	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 5600XT	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)	✅ 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.

Ryzen 5 5600XT Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600XT and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS

Ryzen 5 5600XT

The Ryzen 5 5600XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 22,310 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

Both the Ryzen 5 5600XT and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600XT versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS (base: 3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600XT uses the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 22,310 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS's 22,132 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600XT. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600XT vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600XT	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	5 GHz+6%
Base Clock	3.7 GHz	4.3 GHz+16%
L3 Cache	32 MB+100%	16 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	6 MB+1100%
Process	7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Vermeer (2020−2025)	Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
PassMark	22,310	22,132

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5600XT uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.