Ryzen 5 7640HS vs Xeon W-1370

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: +13.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 80W, a 45W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,921 vs 22,948).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-1370, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Xeon W-1370

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 7640HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $323 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 7640HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌128.6% higher power demand at 80W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7640HS moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Ryzen 5 7640HS

2023

Xeon W-1370

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 80W, a 45W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,921 vs 22,948).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-1370, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 7640HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $323 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 7640HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌128.6% higher power demand at 80W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7640HS moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 7640HS better than Xeon W-1370?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-1370 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 7640HS is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon W-1370 is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 7640HS is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon W-1370 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 5 7640HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $323 MSRP, and it gives you a 13.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon W-1370 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.1% better PassMark. Xeon W-1370 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (71.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 2021) and a healthier platform with FP8 and DDR5 instead of LGA1200. 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

Xeon W-1370 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7640HS	Xeon W-1370
1080p
low	267 FPS	246 FPS
medium	241 FPS	231 FPS
high	202 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	174 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	217 FPS
medium	193 FPS	184 FPS
high	157 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	163 FPS	151 FPS
medium	136 FPS	128 FPS
high	105 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7640HS	Xeon W-1370
1080p
low	433 FPS	406 FPS
medium	359 FPS	343 FPS
high	313 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	276 FPS	274 FPS
1440p
low	376 FPS	363 FPS
medium	326 FPS	315 FPS
high	286 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	239 FPS
4K
low	270 FPS	241 FPS
medium	239 FPS	216 FPS
high	222 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 7640HS	Xeon W-1370
1080p
low	573 FPS	574 FPS
medium	573 FPS	527 FPS
high	573 FPS	453 FPS
ultra	573 FPS	391 FPS
1440p
low	573 FPS	574 FPS
medium	573 FPS	490 FPS
high	521 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	450 FPS	361 FPS
4K
low	505 FPS	421 FPS
medium	446 FPS	365 FPS
high	381 FPS	325 FPS
ultra	316 FPS	276 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 7640HS	Xeon W-1370
1080p
low	573 FPS	574 FPS
medium	573 FPS	574 FPS
high	573 FPS	574 FPS
ultra	573 FPS	574 FPS
1440p
low	573 FPS	574 FPS
medium	573 FPS	574 FPS
high	573 FPS	574 FPS
ultra	546 FPS	552 FPS
4K
low	566 FPS	559 FPS
medium	507 FPS	507 FPS
high	451 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	387 FPS	394 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7640HS and Xeon W-1370

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.

Xeon W-1370

The Xeon W-1370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 22,948 points. Launch price was $362.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7640HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-1370 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-1370 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7640HS versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1370 — a 2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1370 (base: 4.3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7640HS uses the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon W-1370 uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7640HS scores 22,921 against the Xeon W-1370's 22,948 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon W-1370. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7640HS	Xeon W-1370
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5.1 GHz+2%
Base Clock	4.3 GHz+48%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)	Rocket Lake-S (2021)
PassMark	22,921	22,948

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7640HS uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1370 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.