Ryzen 5 8500G vs Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

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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 8500G

2024

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (14 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 740M, while Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $179 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,408 vs 21,481).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 8500G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 8500G.

Ryzen 5 8500G

2024

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

2024

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (14 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 740M, while Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS.

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $179 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,408 vs 21,481).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 8500G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 8500G.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 8500G better than Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS?

Yes. Ryzen 5 8500G is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 2.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.3% 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 8500G is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 2.9% 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 8500G is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 8500G is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 8500G is at an unclear MSRP at $179 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 2.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (120.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen 5 8500G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 8500G Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 8500G	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
1080p
low	267 FPS	262 FPS
medium	238 FPS	238 FPS
high	203 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	231 FPS	230 FPS
medium	186 FPS	189 FPS
high	155 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	156 FPS
medium	130 FPS	130 FPS
high	100 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	88 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 8500G	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
1080p
low	455 FPS	374 FPS
medium	371 FPS	314 FPS
high	321 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	279 FPS	240 FPS
1440p
low	394 FPS	316 FPS
medium	338 FPS	276 FPS
high	294 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	212 FPS
4K
low	287 FPS	237 FPS
medium	251 FPS	211 FPS
high	230 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	164 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 8500G	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
1080p
low	537 FPS	535 FPS
medium	537 FPS	535 FPS
high	537 FPS	535 FPS
ultra	537 FPS	535 FPS
1440p
low	537 FPS	535 FPS
medium	537 FPS	535 FPS
high	517 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	441 FPS	437 FPS
4K
low	497 FPS	482 FPS
medium	418 FPS	415 FPS
high	357 FPS	355 FPS
ultra	293 FPS	293 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 8500G	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
1080p
low	537 FPS	535 FPS
medium	537 FPS	535 FPS
high	537 FPS	535 FPS
ultra	537 FPS	535 FPS
1440p
low	537 FPS	535 FPS
medium	537 FPS	535 FPS
high	537 FPS	535 FPS
ultra	537 FPS	535 FPS
4K
low	537 FPS	535 FPS
medium	519 FPS	531 FPS
high	462 FPS	473 FPS
ultra	393 FPS	411 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 8500G and Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

Ryzen 5 8500G

The Ryzen 5 8500G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 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: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,481 points. Launch price was $229.

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,408 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 8500G and Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8500G versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8500G (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 8500G uses the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8500G scores 21,481 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS's 21,408 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 8500G. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 8500G	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5 GHz+2%	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	3.5 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	Phoenix2 (2024)	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	21,481	21,408
Cinebench R23 Multi	9,310	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,500	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 8500G uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 8500G	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
Socket	AM5	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	—
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	14	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 8500G) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS). The Ryzen 5 8500G includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 8500G targets General Use. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 8500G rivals Core i5-13400.