Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U vs Core i9-10910
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
Core i9-10910
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10910
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U | Core i9-10910 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-S (2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U | Core i9-10910 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
Performance Check
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 7640U and Core i9-10910
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) 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/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x-7500, DDR5-5600. Passmark benchmark score: 21,287 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i9-10910
The Core i9-10910 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-S (2020) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 21,396 points. Launch price was $488.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-10910 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Core i9-10910 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U versus 5 GHz on the Core i9-10910 — a 2% clock advantage for the Core i9-10910 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U uses the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i9-10910 uses Comet Lake-S (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U scores 21,287 against the Core i9-10910's 21,396 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i9-10910. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U vs 20 MB on the Core i9-10910.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U | Core i9-10910 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 20+67% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+140% | 2.5 MB |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) | Comet Lake-S (2020) |
| PassMark | 21,287 | 21,396 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U uses the FP7/FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-10910 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U versus DDR4-2933 on the Core i9-10910 — the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U supports up to 256 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U) vs 16 (Core i9-10910) — the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U | Core i9-10910 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7/FP8 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5600+139900% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 | 128 GB+52428700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: true (Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-10910). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 760M (Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i9-10910) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U | Core i9-10910 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 760M | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d |
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