Ryzen 5 7640HS
CPU·Mid-Range

Ryzen 5 7640HS

AMD

PassMark

22,921

Janeiro 2023 (2 years ago)
35 Watt
Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)

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Overview

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.

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Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Ryzen 5 7640HS specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7640HS is a 6-core / 12-thread processor based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 5 GHz from a base frequency of 4.3 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 16 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 1 MB (per core) of L2 cache and 64K (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 22,921, placing it in the Mid-Range performance tier as a Recent generation product.

SpecificationRyzen 5 7640HS
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units6C / 12T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost5 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency4.3 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designPhoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient4 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores16 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data1 MB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache64K (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor178 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities25,000 million
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)100 °C
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleYes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score22,921
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7640HS fits into the FP8 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR5 memory.

SpecificationRyzen 5 7640HS
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorLaptop
SocketMotherboard socket requiredFP8
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 4.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR5
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers1
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Power & Cooling

The Ryzen 5 7640HS has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 35 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationRyzen 5 7640HS
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload35 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)100 °C
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #648 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationRyzen 5 7640HS
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$299
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#648
Release DateLaunch dateJaneiro 2023 (2 years ago)
Release Year2023
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)AMD
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)TSMC

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