Ryzen 9 5900HS vs Ryzen 5 PRO 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.

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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 5900HS

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Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

107%

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Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

103%

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Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

101%

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Ryzen 9 5900HS

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

99%

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Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

98%

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 9 5900HS in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 9 5900HS	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 9 5900HS	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 9 5900HS Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 9 5900HS and Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

Ryzen 9 5900HS

The Ryzen 9 5900HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,214 points. Launch price was $299.

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.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 9 5900HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 9 5900HS has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5900HS versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS (base: 3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 9 5900HS uses the Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 5900HS scores 21,214 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS's 21,408 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 9 5900HS	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.9 GHz+7%
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.5 GHz+17%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021)	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	21,214	21,408

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 9 5900HS uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.