Ryzen 5 8640HS vs Ryzen 5 PRO 220

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 8640HS

2023

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,851 vs 19,889).
❌366.7% higher power demand at 28W vs 6W.

Ryzen 5 PRO 220

2025

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 6W instead of 28W, a 22W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 5 8640HS

2023

Ryzen 5 PRO 220

2025

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 6W instead of 28W, a 22W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,851 vs 19,889).
❌366.7% higher power demand at 28W vs 6W.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 PRO 220 better than Ryzen 5 8640HS?

Yes. Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.7% average FPS lead across 27 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.2% 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 PRO 220 is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 220 still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 0.7% average FPS lead across 27 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 220 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 8640HS Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 220 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 8640HS	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
1080p
low	261 FPS	259 FPS
medium	237 FPS	237 FPS
high	199 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	229 FPS
medium	190 FPS	191 FPS
high	155 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	159 FPS
medium	133 FPS	134 FPS
high	103 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	92 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 8640HS	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
1080p
low	372 FPS	386 FPS
medium	309 FPS	320 FPS
high	272 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	248 FPS
1440p
low	313 FPS	324 FPS
medium	270 FPS	280 FPS
high	244 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	207 FPS	218 FPS
4K
low	234 FPS	243 FPS
medium	206 FPS	214 FPS
high	191 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	169 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 8640HS	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
1080p
low	496 FPS	497 FPS
medium	496 FPS	497 FPS
high	496 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	496 FPS	497 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	497 FPS
medium	496 FPS	497 FPS
high	496 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	443 FPS	430 FPS
4K
low	493 FPS	484 FPS
medium	435 FPS	425 FPS
high	372 FPS	362 FPS
ultra	308 FPS	299 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 8640HS	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
1080p
low	496 FPS	497 FPS
medium	496 FPS	497 FPS
high	496 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	496 FPS	497 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	497 FPS
medium	496 FPS	497 FPS
high	496 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	496 FPS	497 FPS
4K
low	496 FPS	497 FPS
medium	496 FPS	497 FPS
high	442 FPS	441 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	377 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 8640HS and Ryzen 5 PRO 220

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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 220

The Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,889 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 8640HS and Ryzen 5 PRO 220 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8640HS versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 8640HS uses the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8640HS scores 19,851 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 220's 19,889 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 220. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8640HS vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 220.

Feature	Ryzen 5 8640HS	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+9%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	6 MB+500%
Process	4 nm	4 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025)
PassMark	19,851	19,889

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 8640HS uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 uses FP7/FP7r2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.