Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
VS
Ryzen 9 5900HX

Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS vs Ryzen 9 5900HX

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS

6 Cores12 Thrd6 WWMax: 5 GHz2023
VS
AMD

Ryzen 9 5900HX

8 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2021

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 Ryzen 9 5900HX

#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
112%
#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
102%
#61
Ryzen 9 5900HX
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
97%
#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 9 5900HX is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen 5 PRO 7640HSRyzen 9 5900HX
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 5 PRO 7640HSRyzen 9 5900HX
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 Ryzen 9 5900HX

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.

AMD

Ryzen 9 5900HX

The Ryzen 9 5900HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 22,198 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 9 5900HX offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 9 5900HX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5900HX — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS (base: 4.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS uses the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 9 5900HX uses Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS scores 22,132 against the Ryzen 9 5900HX's 22,198 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 9 5900HX. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 5900HX.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 7640HSRyzen 9 5900HX
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock
5 GHz+9%
4.6 GHz
Base Clock
4.3 GHz+30%
3.3 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
6 MB+1100%
512K (per core)
Process
4 nm-43%
7 nm
Architecture
Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark
22,132
22,198
Cinebench R23 Multi
13,955
Geekbench 6 Single
1,845
Geekbench 6 Multi
7,587
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS uses the FP7/FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 5900HX uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 7640HSRyzen 9 5900HX
Socket
FP7/FP8
FP6
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-4266
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS) / AMD-V (Ryzen 9 5900HX). The Ryzen 9 5900HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon RX Vega 8), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 5900HX targets Gaming Laptop / Mobile Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 5900HX rivals Core i9-11980HK.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 7640HSRyzen 9 5900HX
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon RX Vega 8
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Gaming Laptop / Mobile Workstation