Ryzen 5 7640U vs Ryzen 7 2700X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 2700X
2018
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
11.02
Ryzen 5 7640U
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
13.35
+21.1%

Ryzen 5 7640U outperforms Ryzen 7 2700X by a significant 21% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 7640U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking709563
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.32no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7no data
Power efficiency9.9384.17
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023)
Release date19 April 2018 (6 years ago)3 May 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$329no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 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)
Threads1612
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.35 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache96K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm4 nm
Die size192 mm2178 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors4,800 million25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 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.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketAM4FP8
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 7640U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsSSE4.2, SSE4A, AMD-V, AES, AVX2, FMA3, SHARyzen AI, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, SSSE3
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 7640U are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 7640U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth46.933 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-AMD Radeon 760M ( - 2600 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 7640U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

Ryzen 7 2700X 11.02
Ryzen 5 7640U 13.35
+21.1%

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.

Ryzen 7 2700X 17509
Ryzen 5 7640U 21210
+21.1%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen 7 2700X 1254
Ryzen 5 7640U 2140
+70.7%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen 7 2700X 6118
Ryzen 5 7640U 8762
+43.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.02 13.35
Recency 19 April 2018 3 May 2023
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12
Chip lithography 12 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen 7 2700X has 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

Ryzen 5 7640U, on the other hand, has a 21.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 200% more advanced lithography process, and 600% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 7640U is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 2700X in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 7 2700X is a desktop processor while Ryzen 5 7640U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 7640U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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