Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS vs Ryzen 5 3600

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 Ryzen 5 3600

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

1410%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

1332%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

967%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

291%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

231%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

202%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

116%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

114%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

104%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

104%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

103%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

100%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

99%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

98%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

97%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

95%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

93%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

92%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

91%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

91%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

88%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

85%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

85%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

85%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

83%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

83%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

82%

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 Ryzen 5 3600 in both compute-intensive tasks (22.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS	Ryzen 5 3600
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS	Ryzen 5 3600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)

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 7640HS Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 3600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS and Ryzen 5 3600

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.

Ryzen 5 3600

The Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,685 points. Launch price was $199.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS and Ryzen 5 3600 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3600 — a 17.4% 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 Ryzen 5 3600 uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS scores 22,132 against the Ryzen 5 3600's 17,685 — a 22.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3600.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS	Ryzen 5 3600
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5 GHz+19%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	4.3 GHz+19%	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB	32 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	6 MB+1100%	512K (per core)
Process	4 nm-43%	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)	Matisse (2019−2020)
PassMark	22,132+25%	17,685
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	9,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,295
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,898

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS uses the FP7/FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS	Ryzen 5 3600
Socket	FP7/FP8	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS) / Yes (Ryzen 5 3600). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 3600 targets Gaming/Budget Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 3600 rivals Core i5-10400.