Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
VS
Core i7-11850HE

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS vs Core i7-11850HE

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

6 Cores12 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2024
VS
Intel

Core i7-11850HE

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.7 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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11850HE

#107
Core Ultra 5 228V
MSRP: $295|Avg: $295
108%
#111
Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180
106%
#119
Ryzen 7 PRO 250
MSRP: $400|Avg: $380
102%
#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
100%
#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
98%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-11850HE in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightRyzen 5 PRO 8640HSCore i7-11850HE
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($75)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 5 PRO 8640HSCore i7-11850HE
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($75)

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 8640HS and Core i7-11850HE

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) 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 (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,408 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Core i7-11850HE

The Core i7-11850HE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 August 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,365 points. Launch price was $400.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-11850HE offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-11850HE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-11850HE — a 4.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i7-11850HE uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS scores 21,408 against the Core i7-11850HE's 21,365 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-11850HE.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 8640HSCore i7-11850HE
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz+4%
4.7 GHz
Base Clock
3.5 GHz+67%
2.1 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
24 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)+25%
Process
4 nm-60%
10 nm
Architecture
Hawk Point (2024−2025)
Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark
21,408
21,365
Geekbench 6 Single
1,984
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-11850HE uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 8640HSCore i7-11850HE
Socket
FP7
FCBGA1787
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
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-11850HE). The Core i7-11850HE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11850HE targets Embedded/Industrial. Direct competitor: Core i7-11850HE rivals Ryzen Embedded V3000.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 8640HSCore i7-11850HE
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Embedded/Industrial