Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS vs Xeon E-2378G

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

2024

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 28W instead of 80W, a 52W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2378G across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E-2378G, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Xeon E-2378G

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.7% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,153 vs 21,408).
❌185.7% higher power demand at 80W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

2024

Xeon E-2378G

2021

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 28W instead of 80W, a 52W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.7% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2378G across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E-2378G, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,153 vs 21,408).
❌185.7% higher power demand at 80W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS better than Xeon E-2378G?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E-2378G makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1.2% better PassMark.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2021), a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of LGA1200, and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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

Xeon E-2378G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS	Xeon E-2378G
1080p
low	262 FPS	292 FPS
medium	238 FPS	260 FPS
high	203 FPS	219 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	240 FPS
medium	189 FPS	192 FPS
high	156 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	156 FPS	166 FPS
medium	130 FPS	135 FPS
high	101 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS	Xeon E-2378G
1080p
low	374 FPS	529 FPS
medium	314 FPS	520 FPS
high	278 FPS	453 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	399 FPS
1440p
low	316 FPS	529 FPS
medium	276 FPS	484 FPS
high	251 FPS	417 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	353 FPS
4K
low	237 FPS	395 FPS
medium	211 FPS	335 FPS
high	197 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	268 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS	Xeon E-2378G
1080p
low	535 FPS	529 FPS
medium	535 FPS	529 FPS
high	535 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	535 FPS	529 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	529 FPS
medium	535 FPS	529 FPS
high	511 FPS	514 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	441 FPS
4K
low	482 FPS	529 FPS
medium	415 FPS	454 FPS
high	355 FPS	404 FPS
ultra	293 FPS	339 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS	Xeon E-2378G
1080p
low	535 FPS	529 FPS
medium	535 FPS	529 FPS
high	535 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	535 FPS	529 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	529 FPS
medium	535 FPS	529 FPS
high	535 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	535 FPS	529 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	529 FPS
medium	531 FPS	529 FPS
high	473 FPS	503 FPS
ultra	411 FPS	436 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS and Xeon E-2378G

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.

Xeon E-2378G

The Xeon E-2378G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,153 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E-2378G offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E-2378G has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2378G — a 4% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2378G (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon E-2378G uses Rocket Lake-E (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS scores 21,408 against the Xeon E-2378G's 21,153 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS	Xeon E-2378G
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	5.1 GHz+4%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+25%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512K (per core)
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point (2024−2025)	Rocket Lake-E (2021)
PassMark	21,408+1%	21,153

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2378G uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.