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Ryzen 5 7640HS
Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7640HS | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($330) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7640HS | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($330) |
Performance Check
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 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
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.
Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 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: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 22,777 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 7640HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7640HS versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7640HS (base: 4.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7640HS uses the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7640HS scores 22,921 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700's 22,777 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 7640HS. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7640HS vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7640HS | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+14% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.3 GHz+19% | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 32 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) | Matisse (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 22,921 | 22,777 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7640HS uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7640HS | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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