Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS vs Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U

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 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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
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 8640HS Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U

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 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.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U — identical boost frequencies (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 PRO 7640U uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS scores 21,408 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U's 21,287 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	6 MB+500%
Process	4 nm	4 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point (2024−2025)	Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
PassMark	21,408	21,287

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
Socket	FP7	FP7/FP8
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: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS) / true (Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U). The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 760M), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS requires a dedicated GPU.