Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS vs Ryzen 5 8500G

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 8500G

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

119%

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

111%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

109%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

104%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

100%

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

91%

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 8500G delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS	Ryzen 5 8500G
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS	Ryzen 5 8500G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)

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 8640HS Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 8500G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS and Ryzen 5 8500G

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.

Ryzen 5 8500G

The Ryzen 5 8500G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,481 points. Launch price was $229.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS and Ryzen 5 8500G share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8500G — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8500G (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 8500G uses Phoenix2 (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS scores 21,408 against the Ryzen 5 8500G's 21,481 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 8500G. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS	Ryzen 5 8500G
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	5 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm	4 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point (2024−2025)	Phoenix2 (2024)
PassMark	21,408	21,481
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	9,310
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,500
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	10,000

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 8500G uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS	Ryzen 5 8500G
Socket	FP7	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	—	256 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	14

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 8500G). The Ryzen 5 8500G includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 8500G targets General Use. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 8500G rivals Core i5-13400.