Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U vs Core i9-10900X
Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
Core i9-10900X
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 i9-10900X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U | Core i9-10900X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($425) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-X (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U | Core i9-10900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($425) |
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 i9-10900X
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 i9-10900X
The Core i9-10900X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-X (2019) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 22,377 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-10900X offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Core i9-10900X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i9-10900X — a 4.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U (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 i9-10900X uses Cascade Lake-X (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U scores 22,373 against the Core i9-10900X's 22,377 — a 0% lead for the Core i9-10900X. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U vs 19.25 MB (total) on the Core i9-10900X.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U | Core i9-10900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 20+67% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+4% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 19.25 MB (total)+20% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point (2024−2025) | Cascade Lake-X (2019) |
| PassMark | 22,373 | 22,377 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-10900X uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U | Core i9-10900X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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