Ryzen 5 8640HS vs Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

106%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

105%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

104%

#135

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

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

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 5 8640HS leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 5 8640HS	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
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 (Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 8640HS	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
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

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 8640HS and Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

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 7 PRO 6860Z

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB + 16 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 20,084 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 8640HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8640HS versus 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z — a 3.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8640HS (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Ryzen 5 8640HS uses the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z uses Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8640HS scores 19,851 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z's 20,084 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8640HS vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z.

Feature	Ryzen 5 8640HS	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+3%	4.75 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+30%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	4 MB+300%
Process	4 nm-33%	6 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)	Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark	19,851	20,084+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 8640HS uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.