Ryzen 7 4700GE vs Ryzen 5 8640HS

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 7 4700GE

#174

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

MSRP: $699|Avg: $675

106%

#175

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $105.5

106%

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Core i7-13700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

105%

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Athlon 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

105%

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Core i5-13500E

MSRP: $235|Avg: $235

104%

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Core i5-12500E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $200

104%

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Core i9-11900

MSRP: $439|Avg: $220

104%

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Core i7-12700E

MSRP: $314|Avg: $278

104%

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Core i3-14100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $135

104%

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Core i5-13400T

MSRP: $221|Avg: $200

103%

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Core i3-12300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

102%

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Core i5-10505

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

102%

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Ryzen 3 4300G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

101%

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Ryzen 9 3950X

MSRP: $749|Avg: $389

101%

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Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G

MSRP: $165|Avg: $165

100%

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Ryzen 7 4700GE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

100%

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Core i5-10400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $100

100%

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Core i5-10600KF

MSRP: $250|Avg: $145

99%

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Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

99%

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Core i9-12900F

MSRP: $494|Avg: $370

99%

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Core i5-12400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $195

98%

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Ryzen 5 7400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

98%

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Ryzen 9 9900X3D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $589

97%

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Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

97%

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Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

97%

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Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

97%

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Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

96%

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Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

96%

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Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

95%

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Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

94%

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Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 8640HS delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 7 4700GE in both compute-intensive tasks (1.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 7 4700GE	Ryzen 5 8640HS
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 4700GE	Ryzen 5 8640HS
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 7 4700GE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 8640HS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 4700GE and Ryzen 5 8640HS

Ryzen 7 4700GE

The Ryzen 7 4700GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,636 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 8640HS

The Ryzen 5 8640HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) 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: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,851 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 4700GE packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 8640HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 4700GE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4700GE versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8640HS — a 13% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8640HS (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 4700GE uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 8640HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 4700GE scores 19,636 against the Ryzen 5 8640HS's 19,851 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 8640HS. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 7 4700GE vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8640HS.

Feature	Ryzen 7 4700GE	Ryzen 5 8640HS
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.9 GHz+14%
Base Clock	3.1 GHz	3.5 GHz+13%
L3 Cache	8 MB	16 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Renoir (2020−2023)	Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
PassMark	19,636	19,851+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 4700GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 8640HS uses FP8 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.