Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U vs Core i9-10900K
Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
Core i9-10900K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10900K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U | Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U | Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) |
Performance Check
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 8640U and Core i9-10900K
Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U 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: 22,373 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i9-10900K
The Core i9-10900K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 22,382 points. Launch price was $488.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-10900K offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Core i9-10900K has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U versus 5.2 GHz on the Core i9-10900K — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Core i9-10900K (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i9-10900K uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U scores 22,373 against the Core i9-10900K's 22,382 — a 0% lead for the Core i9-10900K. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i9-10900K.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U | Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 20+67% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.2 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 20 MB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point (2024−2025) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 22,373 | 22,382 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-10900K uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U | Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-10900K). The Core i9-10900K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-10900K targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U | Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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