Xeon W-1370
VS
Ryzen 5 7640HS

Xeon W-1370 vs Ryzen 5 7640HS

Intel

Xeon W-1370

8 Cores16 Thrd80 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2021
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 7640HS

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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 Xeon W-1370

#106
Xeon Gold 6143
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
102%
#115
Xeon W-1370
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
100%
#119
Xeon 6505P
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
98%
#130
EPYC 9115
MSRP: $726|Avg: $726
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

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($323) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-1370 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon W-1370Ryzen 5 7640HS
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($323)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 7640HS ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($323 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon W-1370Ryzen 5 7640HS
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($323)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-1370 and Ryzen 5 7640HS

Intel

Xeon W-1370

The Xeon W-1370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 22,948 points. Launch price was $362.

AMD

Ryzen 5 7640HS

The Ryzen 5 7640HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,921 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Xeon W-1370 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7640HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-1370 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1370 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7640HS — a 2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1370 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Xeon W-1370 uses the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7640HS uses Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1370 scores 22,948 against the Ryzen 5 7640HS's 22,921 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon W-1370. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

FeatureXeon W-1370Ryzen 5 7640HS
Cores / Threads
8 / 16+33%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz+2%
5 GHz
Base Clock
2.9 GHz
4.3 GHz+48%
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
1 MB (per core)+100%
Process
14 nm
4 nm-71%
Architecture
Rocket Lake-S (2021)
Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark
22,948
22,921
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-1370 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7640HS uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon W-1370Ryzen 5 7640HS
Socket
LGA1200
FP8
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%