Ryzen 5 240 vs Ryzen 5 7640HS

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 240

2025

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Ryzen 5 7640HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,921 vs 23,167).

Ryzen 5 240

2025

Ryzen 5 7640HS

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,921 vs 23,167).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 240 better than Ryzen 5 7640HS?

Yes. Ryzen 5 240 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.6% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.1% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 240 is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 240 still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 240 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 1.6% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 240 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 6/12. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen 5 240 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7640HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 240	Ryzen 5 7640HS
1080p
low	265 FPS	267 FPS
medium	239 FPS	241 FPS
high	200 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	234 FPS	235 FPS
medium	191 FPS	193 FPS
high	156 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	139 FPS
4K
low	162 FPS	163 FPS
medium	135 FPS	136 FPS
high	104 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	92 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 240	Ryzen 5 7640HS
1080p
low	426 FPS	433 FPS
medium	353 FPS	359 FPS
high	308 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	271 FPS	276 FPS
1440p
low	369 FPS	376 FPS
medium	320 FPS	326 FPS
high	281 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	244 FPS
4K
low	265 FPS	270 FPS
medium	235 FPS	239 FPS
high	218 FPS	222 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	186 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 240	Ryzen 5 7640HS
1080p
low	579 FPS	573 FPS
medium	579 FPS	573 FPS
high	579 FPS	573 FPS
ultra	579 FPS	573 FPS
1440p
low	579 FPS	573 FPS
medium	579 FPS	573 FPS
high	520 FPS	521 FPS
ultra	449 FPS	450 FPS
4K
low	501 FPS	505 FPS
medium	445 FPS	446 FPS
high	380 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	315 FPS	316 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 240	Ryzen 5 7640HS
1080p
low	579 FPS	573 FPS
medium	579 FPS	573 FPS
high	579 FPS	573 FPS
ultra	579 FPS	573 FPS
1440p
low	579 FPS	573 FPS
medium	579 FPS	573 FPS
high	579 FPS	573 FPS
ultra	545 FPS	546 FPS
4K
low	565 FPS	566 FPS
medium	506 FPS	507 FPS
high	450 FPS	451 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	387 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 240 and Ryzen 5 7640HS

Ryzen 5 240

The Ryzen 5 240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,167 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 7640HS

The Ryzen 5 7640HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,921 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 240 and Ryzen 5 7640HS share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 240 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7640HS — identical boost frequencies (base: 4.3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 240 uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7640HS uses Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 240 scores 23,167 against the Ryzen 5 7640HS's 22,921 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 240. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 240	Ryzen 5 7640HS
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5 GHz
Base Clock	4.3 GHz	4.3 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm	4 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point (2024−2025)	Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark	23,167+1%	22,921