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AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS

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# AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS + AMD Radeon RX 6550M: Benchmark Database Analysis

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile for this pairing is 83, placing it in the upper tier of all laptop configurations tracked in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS scores 30,390 on average, which is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U (30,364) and 0.1% behind the Intel Core i9-11980HK (30,422).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6550M sits at the 85th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46,702.

Q: What memory type does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and ECC memory support enabled.

Q: What is the process node for each component?

A: The CPU is built on TSMC's 4 nm process with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while the GPU uses TSMC's 6 nm process with 5,400 million transistors on a 107 mm² die.

Q: Does the GPU support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Radeon RX 6550M includes 16 dedicated ray tracing cores, along with support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, delivering 144.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Benchmark Performance

The AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS and AMD Radeon RX 6550M combination achieves a combined percentile of 83, indicating strong overall performance for a laptop platform. The CPU alone holds an 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the GPU performs slightly better at the 85th percentile among all GPUs. This alignment suggests a well-matched pairing where neither component dramatically outclasses the other.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 30,390 places it in close competition with several notable rivals. It edges out the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U by 0.1% (30,364) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U by 0.4% (30,254), while trailing the Intel Core i9-11980HK by 0.1% (30,422) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T by 0.3% (30,468). These deltas are marginal, indicating the 7640HS performs within a tight band of comparable mobile processors.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 46,702 positions it slightly above the Intel Arc A530M (46,614, +0.2%) and AMD Radeon RX 5600M (46,601, +0.2%). It holds a more substantial lead over the NVIDIA RTX A2000 (46,043, +1.4%) and the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation (45,972, +1.6%). The GPU's 85th percentile ranking underscores its capability relative to the broader GPU landscape.

Combined, the data shows a system that excels in both CPU-intensive and GPU-intensive workloads. The CPU's multi-threaded throughput and the GPU's rendering power complement each other, creating a balanced platform for demanding applications. Benchmark results indicate this pairing can handle a wide range of tasks without a single obvious performance ceiling.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename. It operates on TSMC's 4 nm process node, featuring 25,000 million transistors within a 178 mm² die. The base clock runs at 4.30 GHz, boosting up to 5.00 GHz, which is competitive for a mobile processor with a 35 W TDP.

In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 12,554 in multi-core and 1,715.5 in single-core tests. The multi-core result indicates strong parallel performance for a 6-core part, while the single-core score reflects efficient Zen 4 IPC. Geekbench results follow a similar pattern: 10,389 multi-core and 2,093 single-core. These figures suggest the processor handles both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads with proficiency.

PassMark tests reveal specific strengths. The integer math score of 73,284 and floating-point math score of 45,220 indicate robust general-purpose computing. Data encryption scores 15,867, while extended instructions reach 20,556, showing solid SIMD performance. Random string sorting at 31,654 and data compression at 269,524 demonstrate strong memory subsystem efficiency. Physics scores 1,155, and prime number finding comes in at 77. The multithread score of 22,979 and single-thread score of 3,654 complete the picture.

The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports the memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s over dual-channel DDR5. The CPU also integrates a Radeon 760M GPU, providing basic graphics capability independent of the discrete RX 6550M. PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes offers ample connectivity for storage and expansion.

For real workloads, the data shows a processor that can handle code compilation, spreadsheet calculations, and office productivity with ease. The 12 threads allow for efficient multitasking, while the 5.00 GHz boost clock ensures snappy single-threaded response. The 35 W TDP makes it suitable for thinner laptop designs without sacrificing significant performance.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Ryzen 5 7640HS and Radeon RX 6550M is characterized by their respective percentiles: 81 for the CPU and 85 for the GPU. This 4-point gap indicates the GPU is slightly more capable relative to its peers than the CPU is relative to its own peer group. In practice, this means the CPU may become the limiting factor in GPU-heavy workloads, though the margin is not extreme.

FPS scaling, while not measured directly for this pairing, can be inferred from the benchmark scores. The CPU's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core: 1,715.5; Geekbench single-core: 2,093) is strong enough to feed the GPU in most gaming scenarios. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 5.816 TFLOPS and texture rate of 181.8 GTexel/s suggest it can produce high frame rates at reasonable resolutions, but the CPU must keep up with draw calls and game logic.

In CPU-limited scenarios, such as physics-heavy simulations or strategy games, the 6-core/12-thread configuration with a 35 W TDP may throttle under sustained load. The PassMark physics score of 1,155 indicates moderate physics processing capability. Conversely, in GPU-limited scenarios, such as high-resolution rendering or ray-traced workloads, the RX 6550M's 4 GB VRAM and 64-bit memory bus could become the bottleneck, particularly with large textures or complex scenes.

The memory bandwidth figures illustrate this dynamic. The CPU's 89.6 GB/s is ample for its 6 cores, while the GPU's 144.0 GB/s is sufficient for its 1024 shading units but modest for a 1080p gaming card. Data shows the pairing is balanced for mainstream use, with neither component overwhelmingly dominant. Users pushing extreme settings or high resolutions will likely encounter GPU limitations first, while those running complex simulations may find CPU constraints.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6550M is a mobile GPU from the Radeon RX 6000 series, based on the Navi 24 chip with RDNA 2.0 architecture. It uses TSMC's 6 nm process with 5,400 million transistors on a 107 mm² die, achieving a transistor density of 50.5M per mm². The GPU has a base clock of 2000 MHz, a game clock of 2560 MHz, and a boost clock of 2840 MHz.

Memory configuration includes 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, with memory clocked at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), yielding 144.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a modest memory subsystem that may limit performance in memory-intensive applications. The GPU features 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units, along with 16 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores.

Compute performance is rated at 5.816 TFLOPS for FP32 and 11.63 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio). Pixel rate reaches 90.88 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 181.8 GTexel/s. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern graphics APIs.

In Geekbench tests, the GPU scores 42,536 in OpenCL and 50,867 in Vulkan. These results place it at the 85th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46,702. The nearest rivals are closely matched: the Intel Arc A530M at 46,614 (+0.2%), the AMD Radeon RX 5600M at 46,601 (+0.2%), the NVIDIA RTX A2000 at 46,043 (+1.4%), and the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation at 45,972 (+1.6%).

For rendering workloads, the 16 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the 4 GB VRAM may constrain scene complexity. The FP32 performance of 5.816 TFLOPS is adequate for 3D modeling and animation, while the 144.0 GB/s bandwidth supports texture streaming at moderate resolutions. The GPU's 80 W TDP and IGP slot width indicate a compact design suitable for thinner laptops.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's 85th percentile ranking and 5.816 TFLOPS FP32 performance suggest it can drive 1080p displays at high refresh rates in esports titles, though the 4 GB VRAM may limit texture quality in newer AAA games. The CPU's 5.00 GHz boost clock ensures frame pacing remains consistent.

Streaming: The 6-core/12-thread CPU provides enough headroom for encoding alongside gaming, with PassMark data encryption at 15,867 indicating solid cryptographic performance. The GPU's Vulkan score of 50,867 supports efficient capture and encoding pipelines.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,554 handles timeline scrubbing and export tasks, while the GPU's OpenCL score of 42,536 accelerates effects and color grading. The combination of 16 MB L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth facilitates smooth 1080p editing workflows.

3D rendering: The GPU's 16 RT cores and 11.63 TFLOPS FP16 performance accelerate ray-traced previews and final renders. The CPU's 12 threads contribute to CPU-based render engines, with a PassMark multithread score of 22,979 indicating reasonable throughput.

Software development: The CPU's strong single-thread score (Geekbench 2,093) speeds up compilation of smaller projects, while the 12 threads handle parallel builds. The 4 nm process node and 35 W TDP allow for sustained performance without excessive thermal throttling.

Student and office work: The integrated Radeon 760M provides a fallback for basic graphics, while the discrete GPU handles more demanding tasks. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3,654 ensures responsive application switching and document processing, with the 12 threads supporting multitasking across productivity suites.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile-specific socket that limits traditional desktop-style upgrades. The platform supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with ECC support, providing a modern memory foundation. PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes offers bandwidth for fast NVMe storage and external GPU enclosures, though the laptop form factor constrains expansion.

The GPU has a TDP of 80 W and a bus interface of PCIe 4.0 x4, which is narrower than typical desktop configurations but adequate for mobile use. The suggested PSU is not specified, but the combined CPU TDP of 35 W and GPU TDP of 80 W indicate a total system draw that is manageable for standard laptop power adapters. The GPU's slot width is listed as IGP, and it has no power connectors, suggesting a soldered or MXM design.

For a sensible next upgrade, users would typically consider a new laptop rather than component replacement, given the integrated nature of the socket and GPU. The CPU's production status is Active, and the GPU's release date is January 3, 2023, indicating a current-generation platform. The predecessor GPU is Polaris Mobile, showing generational advancement in architecture and efficiency.

The process node difference between CPU (4 nm) and GPU (6 nm) reflects their respective design priorities, with the CPU emphasizing density and the GPU balancing cost and performance. The transistor counts—25,000 million for CPU and 5,400 million for GPU—highlight the CPU's complexity relative to the GPU.

Build Overview

This pairing consists of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS mobile processor and AMD Radeon RX 6550M mobile GPU, configured as a laptop system (buildClass: laptop). The CPU is a 6-core/12-thread Zen 4 part with a 35 W TDP, while the GPU is an RDNA 2.0 part with 4 GB GDDR6 and an 80 W TDP.

The combined percentile of 83 indicates this system ranks in the upper tier of all tracked configurations. The CPU's 81st percentile and GPU's 85th percentile are closely aligned, suggesting a balanced platform where both components contribute meaningfully to overall performance. The average benchmark scores—30,390 for CPU and 46,702 for GPU—reinforce this assessment.

This is a mid-to-high-end laptop configuration, suitable for users who need more than integrated graphics but do not require flagship components. The 4 nm CPU process node and 6 nm GPU process node represent modern manufacturing, and both components are currently Active in production. The system is designed for portability, given the combined 115 W TDP, without sacrificing substantial performance.

Who Should Build It

Gamers seeking 1080p performance in a portable form factor will find the RX 6550M's 85th percentile ranking and 5.816 TFLOPS FP32 output adequate for most titles at medium-to-high settings. The CPU's 5.00 GHz boost clock ensures responsive gameplay, while the 4 GB VRAM is a limitation for ultra-texture packs, making this pairing ideal for esports and older AAA games.

Content creators working with 1080p video will benefit from the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,554 and the GPU's OpenCL score of 42,536, which together accelerate rendering and effects. The 12 threads and 16 MB L3 cache provide smooth multitasking for editing suites, while the 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth supports large project files.

Software developers will appreciate the CPU's Geekbench single-core score of 2,093 for rapid code compilation and the PassMark integer math score of 73,284 for algorithm-heavy tasks. The 4 nm process node enables efficient battery life during long coding sessions, and the 12 threads allow for parallel test runs.

Students and office workers require reliable performance for productivity applications, and this system delivers with a PassMark single-thread score of 3,654 and multithread score of 22,979. The integrated Radeon 760M provides a backup for graphics tasks, while the discrete GPU handles presentation-heavy workloads. The 35 W CPU TDP contributes to longer battery life, supporting all-day use in academic settings.

Small business workstations can leverage the CPU's data compression score of 269,524 and encryption score of 15,867 for secure file handling and database operations. The GPU's Vulkan score of 50,867 enables accelerated visualization tools, while the combined 83rd percentile ensures the system remains relevant for several years of typical office use.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the FACT PACK, so all frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from benchmark scores rather than direct measurements. The database contains no measuredFpsUltraByGame rows for this pairing, and the dataIsMeasured flag is false, indicating that gaming performance should be treated as projected rather than verified.

Based on the GPU's 85th percentile ranking and FP32 throughput of 5.816 TFLOPS, the RX 6550M is capable of 1080p gaming at medium-to-high settings in most modern titles. The 4 GB VRAM and 144.0 GB/s bandwidth will constrain texture-heavy games, potentially requiring reduced settings in memory-intensive scenes. The CPU's single-core performance (Cinebench R23: 1,715.5; Geekbench: 2,093) is sufficient to avoid severe bottlenecks in GPU-bound scenarios.

For esports titles like competitive shooters and MOBAs, the 5.00 GHz boost clock and 16 MB L3 cache should allow high frame rates at 1080p. The GPU's pixel rate of 90.88 GPixel/s supports fast rasterization, while the 32 ROPs handle output efficiently. In more demanding AAA games, frame rates will likely drop as VRAM capacity becomes a limiting factor, with the 64-bit memory bus potentially causing stuttering in open-world environments.

Ray-traced gaming is possible thanks to the 16 RT cores, but the modest 4 GB VRAM and 144.0 GB/s bandwidth will limit ray-tracing quality and resolution. Users should expect 1080p ray tracing at low-to-medium settings, with performance scaling based on scene complexity. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support ensures compatibility with modern ray-traced titles, but the hardware's capabilities suggest conservative settings for smooth gameplay.

Overall, the estimated gaming performance positions this pairing as a solid 1080p machine with headroom for high refresh rates in less demanding titles. Users targeting 1440p or higher resolutions will need to reduce settings substantially, and 4 GB VRAM is the primary constraint for future game releases. These estimates should be validated with real-world testing, as the absence of measured FPS data means actual results may vary.

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