Ryzen 5 8640HS vs Core i7-1370P

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 8640HS

6 / 12

19,851

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Core i7-1370P

14 / 20

19,993

+0.7%

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 i7-1370P

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

104%

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

100%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

97%

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

96%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

95%

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-1370P delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 8640HS in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 5 8640HS	Core i7-1370P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($280)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-P (2023) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 8640HS	Core i7-1370P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($280)

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 i7-1370P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 8640HS and Core i7-1370P

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 i7-1370P

The Core i7-1370P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 19,993 points. Launch price was $438.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 8640HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-1370P offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i7-1370P has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8640HS versus 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-1370P — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-1370P (base: 3.5 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Ryzen 5 8640HS uses the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i7-1370P uses Raptor Lake-P (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8640HS scores 19,851 against the Core i7-1370P's 19,993 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-1370P. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8640HS vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-1370P.

Feature	Ryzen 5 8640HS	Core i7-1370P
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	14 / 20+133%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	5.2 GHz+6%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+84%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	24 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	4 nm-43%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)	Raptor Lake-P (2023)
PassMark	19,851	19,993
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	13,200
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,000
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	10,095

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 8640HS uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-1370P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 8640HS	Core i7-1370P
Socket	FP8	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	—	96 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 (Core i7-1370P). The Core i7-1370P includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe 96EU), while the Ryzen 5 8640HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1370P targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i7-1370P rivals Ryzen 7 7840U.