Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS vs Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

155%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

121%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

105%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

100%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

100%

#59

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

MSRP: $409|Avg: $450

95%

#60

Xeon Platinum 8571N

MSRP: $599|Avg: $418

95%

#61

Xeon Platinum 8270

MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A

95%

#62

EPYC 4464P

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

91%

#63

EPYC 4345P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

91%

#64

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

89%

#65

EPYC 4364P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $334

85%

#66

EPYC 4585PX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $826

84%

#67

EPYC 4545P

MSRP: $549|Avg: $595

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS	Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($192)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS	Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($192)

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 PRO 7940HS Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS and Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS

The Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 27,318 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

The Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,565 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 — a 1.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS (base: 4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS uses the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS scores 27,318 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645's 27,565 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645.

Feature	Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS	Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+2%	5.1 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+5%	3.8 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB	32 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	8 MB+700%	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm-20%	5 nm
Architecture	Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	27,318	27,565
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,605	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,348	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS uses the FP7/FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS	Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
Socket	FP7/FP8	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 7645). The Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 requires a dedicated GPU.