Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7950X3D
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 120 Watt
40.67
+194%
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
13.85

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U by a whopping 194% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking67552
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation53.47no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9AMD Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency31.0384.54
Architecture codenameRaphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)23 May 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$699no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads3212
Base clock speed4.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate64K (per core)no data
L1 cache1024 KB384 KB
L2 cache16 MB6 MB
L3 cache128 MB (shared)16 MB
Chip lithography5 nm, 6 nm4 nm
Die size71+71+122 mm178 mm2
Maximum core temperature89 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)47 °Cno data
Number of transistors13,140 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketAM5no data
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512F, FMA3, SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200no data
Maximum memory size128 GBno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)AMD Radeon 760M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U.

PCIe version5.0no data
PCI Express lanes24no data

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 9 7950X3D 40.67
+194%
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U 13.85

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 9 7950X3D 62504
+194%
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U 21287

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 40.67 13.85
Integrated graphics card 4.42 15.00
Recency 4 January 2023 23 May 2023
Physical cores 16 6
Threads 32 12
Chip lithography 5 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen 9 7950X3D has a 193.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U, on the other hand, has 239.4% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 4 months, a 25% more advanced lithography process, and 700% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a desktop processor while Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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