Ryzen 5 8500GE vs Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

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 Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 5 8500GE leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 5 8500GE	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 8500GE	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
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.

Ryzen 5 8500GE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 8500GE and Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

Ryzen 5 8500GE

The Ryzen 5 8500GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,174 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) 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 (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,408 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 8500GE and Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8500GE versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8500GE (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 8500GE uses the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 21,174 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS's 21,408 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 8500GE	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5 GHz+2%	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm	4 nm
Architecture	Phoenix2 (2024)	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	21,174	21,408+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 8500GE uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.