Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U

6 cores · 12 threads · up to 4.9 GHz on FP7.

3.4 · 10 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.9 GHz

L3 cache

16 MB

TDP

28W

Socket

FP7

Performance breakdown

Gaming14

Productivity13

Single-core14

Multi-core25

Power efficiency14

Lab scores

Performance score14

Cores6

Threads12

Boost clock (GHz)4.9 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p31 fps

1440p25 fps

4K17 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Hawk Point
Process node: 4 nm
Socket: FP7
Release year: 2024
Total cores: 6
Threads: 12
Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 760M

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.5 GHz
Boost clock: 4.9 GHz
L1 cache: 384 KB
L2 cache: 6 MB
L3 cache: 16 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR5
Base power (TDP): 28W
PCIe: PCIe 4.0

Technologies

Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like the strong multitasking and battery life for a thin laptop. The common complaint is limited upgrade options and higher price than non-Pro models.

Pros

Breezes through office tasks easily
Runs cool and quiet all day
Battery lasts through your shift
Handles light creative work fine

Cons

No dedicated overclocking support
Only soldered to motherboards
Faster desktop chips cost less

Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is a mid-range business laptop chip that trades top-end speed for excellent power efficiency.

Get it if you need a quiet, cool-running work laptop CPU that handles office tasks and video calls without breaking a sweat. Skip it if you want top gaming or heavy rendering speed, or if you can get a faster chip for the same money.