Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U vs Apple M2

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M2
2022
8 cores / 8 threads, 20 Watt
9.40
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
13.40
+42.6%

Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U outperforms Apple M2 by a considerable 43% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing M2 and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking814562
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesApple Apple M-SeriesAMD Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency44.4884.54
Architecture codenameno dataPhoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Release date10 June 2022 (2 years ago)23 May 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

M2 and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed2.424 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.48 GHz4.9 GHz
L1 cache2 MB384 KB
L2 cache20 MB6 MB
L3 cacheno data16 MB
Chip lithography5 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data178 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors20000 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+

Compatibility

Information on M2 and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Power consumption (TDP)20 Watt15 Watt

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardApple M2 10-Core GPU ( - 1398 MHz)AMD Radeon 760M ( - 2600 MHz)

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Apple M2 9.40
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U 13.40
+42.6%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Apple M2 14933
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U 21287
+42.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.40 13.40
Recency 10 June 2022 23 May 2023
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 5 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 20 Watt 15 Watt

Apple M2 has 33.3% more physical cores.

Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U, on the other hand, has a 42.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 months, 50% more threads, a 25% more advanced lithography process, and 33.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U is our recommended choice as it beats the M2 in performance tests.


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