Ryzen 5 8640U
VS
EPYC 8024P

Ryzen 5 8640U vs EPYC 8024P

AMD

Ryzen 5 8640U

6 Cores12 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2023
VS
AMD

EPYC 8024P

8 Cores16 Thrd90 WWMax: 3 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 EPYC 8024P

#312
EPYC 7643P
MSRP: $2722|Avg: $2722
108%
#313
Xeon w5-3435X
MSRP: $1589|Avg: $163
108%
#314
Xeon Gold 6312U
MSRP: $1645|Avg: N/A
108%
#315
EPYC 7443
MSRP: $2010|Avg: $1800
108%
#316
Xeon Gold 6416H
MSRP: $1845|Avg: N/A
107%
#318
EPYC 7343
MSRP: $1565|Avg: $1350
106%
#319
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $225
106%
#320
EPYC 7413
MSRP: $1825|Avg: $450
106%
#321
Xeon W-3335
MSRP: $1430|Avg: $1200
105%
#322
EPYC 9354P
MSRP: $2730|Avg: $2205
104%
#323
EPYC 9224
MSRP: $1825|Avg: $1199
101%
#324
Xeon Gold 6423N
MSRP: $2161|Avg: $2161
101%
#325
Xeon w7-3565X
MSRP: $2689|Avg: $2850
101%
#326
Xeon W-1290TE
MSRP: $552|Avg: $552
100%
#327
EPYC 8024P
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#328
Xeon w7-2495X
MSRP: $2189|Avg: $2900
99%
#329
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
MSRP: $4099|Avg: $4182
99%
#331
EPYC 7402
MSRP: $1783|Avg: $2285
98%
#332
Xeon W-2235
MSRP: $555|Avg: $350
98%
#333
Xeon Gold 5317
MSRP: $1088|Avg: $1100
96%
#334
Xeon W-2275
MSRP: $1112|Avg: $500
96%
#335
Xeon Gold 6430
MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1850
95%
#336
Xeon Gold 6421N
MSRP: $2368|Avg: $2427
95%
#337
EPYC 7F72
MSRP: $2131|Avg: $2131
94%
#338
Xeon W-2265
MSRP: $1039|Avg: $663
94%
#339
Xeon w7-3555
MSRP: $2749|Avg: $2199
94%
#340
Xeon w7-3445
MSRP: $1989|Avg: $2596
94%
#341
EPYC 9275F
MSRP: $3439|Avg: $3439
94%
#342
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
MSRP: $3899|Avg: $3971.7
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The EPYC 8024P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen 5 8640UEPYC 8024P
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-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 8640U ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen 5 8640UEPYC 8024P
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 8640U and EPYC 8024P

AMD

Ryzen 5 8640U

The Ryzen 5 8640U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 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 (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: 20,274 points. Launch price was $299.

AMD

EPYC 8024P

The EPYC 8024P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 18 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 90 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,455 points. Launch price was $409.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 8640U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the EPYC 8024P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the EPYC 8024P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8640U versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 8024P — a 48.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8640U (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 8640U uses the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the EPYC 8024P uses Siena (2023−2024) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8640U scores 20,274 against the EPYC 8024P's 20,455 — a 0.9% lead for the EPYC 8024P. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8640U vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 8024P.

FeatureRyzen 5 8640UEPYC 8024P
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz+63%
3 GHz
Base Clock
3.5 GHz+46%
2.4 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
32 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
1 MB (per core)
Process
4 nm-20%
5 nm
Architecture
Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025)
Siena (2023−2024)
PassMark
20,274
20,455
Cinebench R23 Multi
10,675
Geekbench 6 Single
2,519
Geekbench 6 Multi
10,308
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 8640U uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 8024P uses SP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 8640UEPYC 8024P
Socket
FP8
SP6
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR5x-7500
Max RAM Capacity
256 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 5 8640U) / not specified (EPYC 8024P). The Ryzen 5 8640U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 760M), while the EPYC 8024P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 8640U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 8640U rivals Core i5-1335U.

FeatureRyzen 5 8640UEPYC 8024P
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 760M
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V (SVM)
Target Use
Productivity