Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U vs Ryzen 5 5600XT

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 Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

104%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

104%

#141

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

99%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

98%

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

96%

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600XT

#105

Core i9-12900K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $322

103%

#106

Ryzen 7 5800XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $219

103%

#107

Core i5-10400F

MSRP: $160|Avg: $102

103%

#108

Core i9-12900KF

MSRP: $564|Avg: $320

103%

#109

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

103%

#110

Ryzen 5 4600GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $125

103%

#111

Core i5-10500T

MSRP: $226|Avg: $80

102%

#112

Core i5-14600

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

102%

#113

Core i7-14700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $330

101%

#114

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G

MSRP: $89|Avg: $52

101%

#115

Core i9-14900K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $469

101%

#116

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

100%

#117

Core i7-13790F

MSRP: $392|Avg: $350

100%

#118

Core i5-14500

MSRP: $239|Avg: $251

100%

#119

Core i5-11600KF

MSRP: $237|Avg: $157

100%

#120

Ryzen 5 5600XT

MSRP: $192|Avg: $180

100%

#121

Core i5-13600

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

100%

#122

Core i3-13100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $119

99%

#123

Ryzen 5 5600G

MSRP: $259|Avg: $160

99%

#124

Core Ultra 9 285K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

99%

#125

Core i5-13400E

MSRP: $221|Avg: $221

99%

#126

Ryzen 7 8700F

MSRP: $270|Avg: $257

98%

#127

Core i9-14900KF

MSRP: $564|Avg: $480

98%

#128

Core i7-12700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $285

97%

#129

Core i9-13900KF

MSRP: $599|Avg: $480

97%

#130

Core i7-12700

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

97%

#131

Core Ultra 5 245T

MSRP: $270|Avg: $270

97%

#132

Core i5-8500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $80

96%

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

95%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

95%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 5600XT in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U	Ryzen 5 5600XT
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U	Ryzen 5 5600XT
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)

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 8640U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U and Ryzen 5 5600XT

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.

Ryzen 5 5600XT

The Ryzen 5 5600XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 22,310 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U and Ryzen 5 5600XT share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600XT — 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 Ryzen 5 5600XT uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U scores 22,373 against the Ryzen 5 5600XT's 22,310 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600XT.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U	Ryzen 5 5600XT
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+4%	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	3.7 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	32 MB+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	4 nm-43%	7 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point (2024−2025)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	22,373	22,310

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600XT uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.