Ryzen 5 7640HS vs Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

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 7640HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

2019

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 7640HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,777 vs 22,921).
❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 7640HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7640HS moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Ryzen 5 7640HS

2023

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 7640HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,777 vs 22,921).
❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 7640HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7640HS moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 7640HS better than Ryzen 7 PRO 3700?

Yes. Ryzen 5 7640HS is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 17.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.6% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 7640HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 17.4% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 7640HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 7640HS is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 5 7640HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and it gives you a 17.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (69.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Ryzen 5 7640HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2019), a healthier platform with FP8 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16. 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 7640HS Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7640HS	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
1080p
low	267 FPS	163 FPS
medium	241 FPS	132 FPS
high	202 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	174 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	143 FPS
medium	193 FPS	114 FPS
high	157 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	163 FPS	80 FPS
medium	136 FPS	69 FPS
high	105 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7640HS	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
1080p
low	433 FPS	484 FPS
medium	359 FPS	408 FPS
high	313 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	276 FPS	284 FPS
1440p
low	376 FPS	416 FPS
medium	326 FPS	364 FPS
high	286 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	250 FPS
4K
low	270 FPS	268 FPS
medium	239 FPS	236 FPS
high	222 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	179 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 7640HS	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
1080p
low	573 FPS	569 FPS
medium	573 FPS	534 FPS
high	573 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	573 FPS	412 FPS
1440p
low	573 FPS	550 FPS
medium	573 FPS	455 FPS
high	521 FPS	414 FPS
ultra	450 FPS	353 FPS
4K
low	505 FPS	396 FPS
medium	446 FPS	320 FPS
high	381 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	316 FPS	222 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 7640HS	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
1080p
low	573 FPS	569 FPS
medium	573 FPS	569 FPS
high	573 FPS	569 FPS
ultra	573 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	573 FPS	569 FPS
medium	573 FPS	569 FPS
high	573 FPS	552 FPS
ultra	546 FPS	481 FPS
4K
low	566 FPS	493 FPS
medium	507 FPS	442 FPS
high	451 FPS	394 FPS
ultra	387 FPS	345 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7640HS and Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 22,777 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7640HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7640HS versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7640HS (base: 4.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7640HS uses the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7640HS scores 22,921 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700's 22,777 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 7640HS. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7640HS vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7640HS	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	5 GHz+14%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	4.3 GHz+19%	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	32 MB+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	4 nm-43%	7 nm
Architecture	Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)	Matisse (2019−2020)
PassMark	22,921	22,777

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7640HS uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.