Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U vs Ryzen 5 8500GE

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 7640U

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

108%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

107%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

102%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

100%

#122

Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

99%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 5 8500GE leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U	Ryzen 5 8500GE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior 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 (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U	Ryzen 5 8500GE
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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 8500GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U and Ryzen 5 8500GE

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.

Ryzen 5 8500GE

The Ryzen 5 8500GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,174 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U and Ryzen 5 8500GE share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8500GE — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8500GE (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U uses the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 8500GE uses Phoenix2 (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U scores 21,287 against the Ryzen 5 8500GE's 21,174 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8500GE.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U	Ryzen 5 8500GE
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	5 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+3%	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	6 MB+500%	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm	4 nm
Architecture	Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)	Phoenix2 (2024)
PassMark	21,287	21,174

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U uses the FP7/FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 8500GE uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U	Ryzen 5 8500GE
Socket	FP7/FP8	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	5600	—
Max RAM Capacity	256	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U) / not specified (Ryzen 5 8500GE). The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 760M), while the Ryzen 5 8500GE requires a dedicated GPU.