Core i7-11800H vs Ryzen 5 8640HS

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.

Core i7-11800H

2021

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 750, while Ryzen 5 8640HS needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 8640HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,838 vs 19,851).
❌60.7% higher power demand at 45W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1787 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 8640HS moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Ryzen 5 8640HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +20.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 45W, a 17W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1787 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-11800H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-11800H

2021

Ryzen 5 8640HS

2023

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 750, while Ryzen 5 8640HS needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +20.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 45W, a 17W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1787 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 8640HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,838 vs 19,851).
❌60.7% higher power demand at 45W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1787 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 8640HS moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-11800H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 8640HS better than Core i7-11800H?

Yes. Ryzen 5 8640HS is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 20.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.1% 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 8640HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 20.5% 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 8640HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 8640HS still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 8640HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 20.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 5 8640HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021), a healthier platform with FP8 and DDR5 instead of FCBGA1787, 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.

Core i7-11800H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 8640HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-11800H	Ryzen 5 8640HS
1080p
low	165 FPS	261 FPS
medium	145 FPS	237 FPS
high	116 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	230 FPS
medium	121 FPS	190 FPS
high	96 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	159 FPS
medium	74 FPS	133 FPS
high	59 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-11800H	Ryzen 5 8640HS
1080p
low	303 FPS	371 FPS
medium	260 FPS	309 FPS
high	220 FPS	272 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	236 FPS
1440p
low	259 FPS	313 FPS
medium	230 FPS	270 FPS
high	201 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	174 FPS	207 FPS
4K
low	160 FPS	234 FPS
medium	144 FPS	206 FPS
high	136 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	161 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-11800H	Ryzen 5 8640HS
1080p
low	496 FPS	496 FPS
medium	496 FPS	496 FPS
high	446 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	367 FPS	496 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	496 FPS
medium	430 FPS	496 FPS
high	385 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	320 FPS	443 FPS
4K
low	372 FPS	493 FPS
medium	314 FPS	435 FPS
high	275 FPS	372 FPS
ultra	217 FPS	308 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-11800H	Ryzen 5 8640HS
1080p
low	496 FPS	496 FPS
medium	496 FPS	496 FPS
high	496 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	496 FPS	496 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	496 FPS
medium	496 FPS	496 FPS
high	496 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	464 FPS	496 FPS
4K
low	492 FPS	496 FPS
medium	443 FPS	496 FPS
high	391 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	380 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-11800H and Ryzen 5 8640HS

Core i7-11800H

The Core i7-11800H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,838 points. Launch price was $395.

Ryzen 5 8640HS

The Ryzen 5 8640HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) 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: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,851 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-11800H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 8640HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-11800H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-11800H versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8640HS — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8640HS (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i7-11800H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 5 8640HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11800H scores 19,838 against the Ryzen 5 8640HS's 19,851 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 8640HS. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-11800H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8640HS.

Feature	Core i7-11800H	Ryzen 5 8640HS
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.9 GHz+7%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	3.5 GHz+84%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+50%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	4 nm-60%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
PassMark	19,838	19,851
Cinebench R23 Multi	12,180	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,896	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	7,795	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-11800H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 8640HS uses FP8 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-11800H	Ryzen 5 8640HS
Socket	FCBGA1787	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-11800H) / not specified (Ryzen 5 8640HS). The Core i7-11800H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750), while the Ryzen 5 8640HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11800H targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-11800H rivals Ryzen 7 5800H.