Ryzen 5 8640HS vs Ryzen 5 PRO 230

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

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 230

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Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

108%

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Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

102%

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Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

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Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

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Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

91%

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Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Ryzen 5 8640HS shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Ryzen 5 8640HS	Ryzen 5 PRO 230
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 8640HS	Ryzen 5 PRO 230
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 230 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 8640HS and Ryzen 5 PRO 230

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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

The Ryzen 5 PRO 230 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) 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. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,702 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 8640HS and Ryzen 5 PRO 230 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8640HS versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 8640HS uses the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8640HS scores 19,851 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 230's 19,702 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 8640HS. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8640HS vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 230.

Feature	Ryzen 5 8640HS	Ryzen 5 PRO 230
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	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	Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025)
PassMark	19,851	19,702
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,320
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	7,210

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 8640HS uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 uses FP7/FP7r2/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 8640HS	Ryzen 5 PRO 230
Socket	FP8	FP7/FP7r2/FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	—	256 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 8640HS) / AMD-V, AMD-Vi (Ryzen 5 PRO 230). The Ryzen 5 PRO 230 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 760M), while the Ryzen 5 8640HS requires a dedicated GPU.