Ryzen 5 8500G vs Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
Ryzen 5 8500G
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
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 Ryzen 5 8500G
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 8500G | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 8500G | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 8500G and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
Ryzen 5 8500G
The Ryzen 5 8500G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 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: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,481 points. Launch price was $229.
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 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-7500, DDR5-5600. Passmark benchmark score: 21,287 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 8500G and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8500G versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8500G (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 8500G uses the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8500G scores 21,481 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U's 21,287 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 8500G. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8500G vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8500G | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+2% | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 6 MB+500% |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix2 (2024) | Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 21,481 | 21,287 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,310 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 8500G uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 8500G versus 5600 on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U — the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 256 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 14 (Ryzen 5 8500G) vs 20 (Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U) — the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8500G | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | FP7/FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | 5600+111900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+104857500% | 256 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 14 | 20+43% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 8500G) vs true (Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 740M (Ryzen 5 8500G) and Radeon 760M (Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 8500G targets General Use. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 8500G rivals Core i5-13400.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8500G | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 740M | Radeon 760M |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | General Use | — |
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