Ryzen 5 7640HS
VS
Core i9-11900KB

Ryzen 5 7640HS vs Core i9-11900KB

AMD

Ryzen 5 7640HS

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 5 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Core i9-11900KB

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-11900KB

#284
Core i7-14701E
MSRP: $392|Avg: $380
106%
#284
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $300
42%
#285
Core i5-10400
MSRP: $182|Avg: $175
106%
#286
Core i3-12100
MSRP: $122|Avg: $180
106%
#287
Core Ultra 9 285T
MSRP: $549|Avg: $549
104%
#288
Ryzen Threadripper 1950
MSRP: $999|Avg: $300
34%
#288
Core i5-12500TE
MSRP: $225|Avg: $225
103%
#289
Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
MSRP: $108|Avg: $70
102%
#290
Core i9-10900KF
MSRP: $509|Avg: $336
102%
#291
Core i9-14900T
MSRP: $549|Avg: $577
102%
#291
Core i9-7900X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $188
32%
#292
Core i5-13500T
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
102%
#293
Core i3-10300
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49
102%
#294
Core i9-10900F
MSRP: $464|Avg: $300
102%
#294
Core i9-7920X
MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236
30%
#295
Ryzen 7 5800X3D
MSRP: $449|Avg: $429
102%
#295
Core i9-7940X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275
28%
#296
Core i7-9700F
MSRP: $323|Avg: $200
102%
#297
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419
101%
#298
Core i9-7960X
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185
25%
#298
Core i5-9500F
MSRP: $187|Avg: $154
100%
#299
Core i9-7980XE
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300
23%
#299
Core i9-11900KB
MSRP: $539|Avg: $350
100%
#300
Core i7-10700F
MSRP: $310|Avg: $250
100%
#301
Core i7-10700T
MSRP: $355|Avg: $200
99%
#302
Core i7-6900K
MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089
21%
#302
Celeron G5920
MSRP: $52|Avg: $40
99%
#303
Core i3-10105T
MSRP: $122|Avg: $122
99%
#303
Core i7-5960X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $83
21%
#304
Core i7-6950X
MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180
16%
#304
Celeron G5900
MSRP: $50|Avg: $42
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 7640HS delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i9-11900KB in both compute-intensive tasks (1% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightRyzen 5 7640HSCore i9-11900KB
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($350)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 5 7640HSCore i9-11900KB
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($350)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7640HS and Core i9-11900KB

AMD

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.

Intel

Core i9-11900KB

The Core i9-11900KB is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Maio 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 22,693 points. Launch price was $539.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7640HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-11900KB offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-11900KB has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7640HS versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i9-11900KB — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7640HS (base: 4.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7640HS uses the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i9-11900KB uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7640HS scores 22,921 against the Core i9-11900KB's 22,693 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 5 7640HS. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7640HS vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-11900KB.

FeatureRyzen 5 7640HSCore i9-11900KB
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock
5 GHz+2%
4.9 GHz
Base Clock
4.3 GHz+30%
3.3 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
24 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)+25%
Process
4 nm-60%
10 nm SuperFin
Architecture
Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)
Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark
22,921+1%
22,693
Cinebench R23 Multi
12,264
Geekbench 6 Multi
10,645
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7640HS uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-11900KB uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 7640HSCore i9-11900KB
Socket
FP8
FCBGA1787
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 7640HS) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-11900KB). The Core i9-11900KB includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Ryzen 5 7640HS requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureRyzen 5 7640HSCore i9-11900KB
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d