Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS vs Xeon E7-8891 v3

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

6 / 12

21,408

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon E7-8891 v3

10 / 20

21,615

+1.0%

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 Xeon E7-8891 v3

#527

Xeon Platinum 8592+

MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600

229%

#528

Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

215%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

202%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

198%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

194%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

191%

#533

Xeon Gold 6250

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000

191%

#534

Xeon E5-2699 v4

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400

190%

#535

Xeon W-3245M

MSRP: $5002|Avg: $5002

180%

#536

Xeon W-3265M

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $3500

178%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

121%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

119%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

116%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

100%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS (2024) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS	Xeon E7-8891 v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($418)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EX (2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E7-8891 v3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1333/1600/1866, DDR3-1066/1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS	Xeon E7-8891 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($418)

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

Xeon E7-8891 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS and Xeon E7-8891 v3

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 E7-8891 v3

The Xeon E7-8891 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EX (2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333/1600/1866, DDR3-1066/1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 21,615 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E7-8891 v3 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E7-8891 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E7-8891 v3 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS (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 E7-8891 v3 uses Haswell-EX (2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS scores 21,408 against the Xeon E7-8891 v3's 21,615 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E7-8891 v3. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS vs 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E7-8891 v3.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS	Xeon E7-8891 v3
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 20+67%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+40%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+25%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	45 MB (total)+181%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+300%	256K (per core)
Process	4 nm-82%	22 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point (2024−2025)	Haswell-EX (2015)
PassMark	21,408	21,615
Geekbench 6 Single	—	900
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	9,500

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E7-8891 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS	Xeon E7-8891 v3
Socket	FP7	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	1536 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	32