Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
VS
Core Ultra 5 135H

Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS vs Core Ultra 5 135H

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS

6 Cores12 Thrd6 WWMax: 5 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Core Ultra 5 135H

14 Cores18 Thrd0 WWMax: 4.6 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 Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS

#42
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A
111%
#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
104%
#52
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
95%
#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 135H

#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
107%
#82
Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
103%
#83
Core i7-13700HX
MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A
103%
#86
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
102%
#87
Core Ultra 5 135H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#96
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
95%
#97
Core Ultra 5 226V
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
95%
#101
Core i5-1350P
MSRP: $320|Avg: $250
91%
#102
Core i3-1220P
MSRP: $250|Avg: $150
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core Ultra 5 135H in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightRyzen 5 PRO 7640HSCore Ultra 5 135H
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 5 PRO 7640HSCore Ultra 5 135H
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 PRO 7640HS and Core Ultra 5 135H

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS

The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,132 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Core Ultra 5 135H

The Core Ultra 5 135H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture. It features 14 cores and 18 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 18 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,116 points. Launch price was $342.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 135H offers 14 cores / 18 threads — the Core Ultra 5 135H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS versus 4.6 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 135H — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS (base: 4.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS uses the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 135H uses Meteor Lake-H (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS scores 22,132 against the Core Ultra 5 135H's 22,116 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS vs 18 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 135H.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 7640HSCore Ultra 5 135H
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
14 / 18+133%
Boost Clock
5 GHz+9%
4.6 GHz
Base Clock
4.3 GHz+19%
3.6 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB
18 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache
6 MB+200%
2 MB (per core)
Process
4 nm-43%
7 nm
Architecture
Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Meteor Lake-H (2023)
PassMark
22,132
22,116
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS uses the FP7/FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 5 135H uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 7640HSCore Ultra 5 135H
Socket
FP7/FP8
FCBGA2049
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%