Ryzen 5 PRO 230 vs Ryzen 5 8640HS

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 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%

#15

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%

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

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

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

💎 Value Proposition

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

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 PRO 230 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 8640HS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Processing Power

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

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 230	Ryzen 5 8640HS
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	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	6 MB+500%	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm	4 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025)	Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
PassMark	19,702	19,851
Geekbench 6 Single	2,320	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	7,210	—

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Memory & Platform

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

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 230	Ryzen 5 8640HS
Socket	FP7/FP7r2/FP8	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
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: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (Ryzen 5 PRO 230) / not specified (Ryzen 5 8640HS). The Ryzen 5 PRO 230 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 760M), while the Ryzen 5 8640HS requires a dedicated GPU.