Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 vs Core i9-10940X
Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
Core i9-10940X
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 7645
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10940X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 | Core i9-10940X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($192) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($460) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-X (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 | Core i9-10940X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+139%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($192) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($460) |
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 7645 and Core i9-10940X
Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
The Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,565 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i9-10940X
The Core i9-10940X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-X (2019) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 27,684 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-10940X offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Core i9-10940X has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i9-10940X — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Core i9-10940X uses Cascade Lake-X (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 scores 27,565 against the Core i9-10940X's 27,684 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i9-10940X. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 vs 19.25 MB (total) on the Core i9-10940X.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 | Core i9-10940X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 14 / 28+133% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+6% | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+15% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+66% | 19.25 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-64% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (2023−2025) | Cascade Lake-X (2019) |
| PassMark | 27,565 | 27,684 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 19,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,450 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-10940X uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 | Core i9-10940X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 7645) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-10940X). Primary use case: Core i9-10940X targets High-End Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 | Core i9-10940X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | High-End Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 launched at $229 MSRP, while the Core i9-10940X debuted at $784. At current prices ($192 vs $460), the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 is $268 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 delivers 143.6 pts/$ vs 60.2 pts/$ for the Core i9-10940X — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 the 81.9% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 | Core i9-10940X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229-71% | $784 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $192-58% | $460 |
| Performance per Dollar | 143.6+139% | 60.2 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2019 |
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