Ryzen 5 PRO 8640UvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is a slim, power-sipping laptop chip built for quiet office work and all-day battery life, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a monster desktop processor aimed at pros who need to chew through massive rendering or simulation jobs.
Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
Hawk Point · 4 nm · 2024
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins for heavy-duty workstation tasks, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is better for power-efficient portable use.
For budget buyers needing everyday computing, the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U offers a smarter pick with much lower power draw than the Threadripper 9980X.
The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is the right choice in a compact laptop where the Threadripper 9980X's massive size and heat would be impractical.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 14 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 514% faster than the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.