Ryzen 5 8640HS vs Core i7-11850H

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 8640HS

6 / 12

19,851

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Core i7-11850H

8 / 16

19,873

+0.1%

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 i7-11850H

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

108%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

106%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

104%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

103%

#132

Core i7-11850H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 5 8640HS leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-11850H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 5 8640HS	Core i7-11850H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 8640HS	Core i7-11850H
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 8640HS Benchmark Check

Core i7-11850H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 8640HS and Core i7-11850H

Ryzen 5 8640HS

The Ryzen 5 8640HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) 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: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,851 points. Launch price was $299.

Core i7-11850H

The Core i7-11850H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,873 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 8640HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-11850H offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-11850H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8640HS versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-11850H — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8640HS (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 8640HS uses the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i7-11850H uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8640HS scores 19,851 against the Core i7-11850H's 19,873 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-11850H. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8640HS vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-11850H.

Feature	Ryzen 5 8640HS	Core i7-11850H
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+2%	4.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+40%	2.5 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	Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)	Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark	19,851	19,873
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,911

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 8640HS uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-11850H uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 8640HS	Core i7-11850H
Socket	FP8	FCBGA1787
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
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 8640HS) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-11850H). The Core i7-11850H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Ryzen 5 8640HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11850H targets Workstation Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-11850H rivals Ryzen 7 5800H.