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AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS

26,106 Benchmark Score

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# AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS + AMD Radeon 860M

This mobile pairing combines a 6-core Zen 4 processor with an RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics solution, targeting thin-and-light laptops where discrete GPUs are absent. The CPU sits at the 78th percentile among all processors, while the iGPU reaches the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, placing this combo in the upper-midrange tier for integrated-only systems. The combined percentile of 75 reflects a balanced platform where neither component dramatically outclasses the other, though the data reveals distinct strengths for productivity workloads over gaming.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The Radeon 860M’s Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043 indicates capable direct-to-screen rendering, but the absence of measured FPS data means frame rates must be estimated from this score. At 1080p with high settings, this iGPU should handle esports titles comfortably, though 144Hz displays will likely exceed its output in demanding games. The 72nd GPU percentile suggests playable performance for competitive shooters at medium settings rather than maxed-out framerates.

Streaming: The CPU’s PassMark data encryption score of 13551 and extended instructions score of 15855 provide adequate headroom for software encoding at moderate bitrates. The 6-core/12-thread configuration, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11486, can manage simultaneous game capture and encode, but the shared memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s may become a constraint when the iGPU and CPU compete for system RAM during streaming workloads.

Video editing: The Geekbench multi-core score of 7461 and PassMark floating-point math score of 39725 support 1080p timeline editing and effects processing. The Radeon 860M’s 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerates GPU-accelerated effects, while the 16 MB shared L3 cache helps maintain responsiveness during timeline scrubbing. 4K editing is possible but will feel sluggish during heavy color grading or motion graphics work.

3D rendering: Cinebench R23 multi-core at 11486 places this CPU about 9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14701TE in the rivals list. The PassMark integer math score of 68173 indicates solid geometry processing, but rendering engines that leverage GPU compute will benefit more from the 860M’s 512 shading units. Blender or similar CPU-based renders will complete, though render times will be longer than on dedicated workstation hardware.

Software development: The PassMark single-thread score of 3584, paired with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, delivers snappy compilation for small-to-medium projects. The data compression score of 226544 accelerates build artifact packaging, while the 12 threads handle parallel builds efficiently. The 78th CPU percentile puts this ahead of most laptops in its class for developer workflows.

Student and office work: The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 1711 and Geekbench single-core score of 1778 handle document processing, spreadsheet calculations, and web browsing with noticeable headroom. The integrated GPU’s video decode capabilities, implied by its DirectX 12 Ultimate support, ensure smooth 4K video playback. The 28W CPU TDP means sustained office workloads will not trigger thermal throttling in most chassis designs.

GPU Analysis

The Radeon 860M features 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output units, configured on TSMC’s 4nm process under the RDNA 3.5 architecture. Its boost clock reaches 3000 MHz, producing a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput of 3.072 TFLOPS, with FP16 running at the same 3.072 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), provides compute headroom for GPGPU tasks beyond graphics.

Memory is system-shared, meaning bandwidth varies entirely with the host laptop’s DDR5 configuration. The 89.6 GB/s theoretical CPU memory bandwidth is the ceiling for GPU data transfers, which becomes a bottleneck in texture-heavy scenes. The 8 ray-tracing cores enable DirectX Raytracing, but the modest shader count means ray-traced effects should be reserved for lighter loads or reduced resolutions.

The Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043 places the 860M within 0.3% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 in the rivals list, though that comparison reflects synthetic compute rather than gaming performance. The OpenCL score of 22759 trails the Vulkan result, suggesting RDNA 3.5’s driver optimization favors Vulkan’s lower overhead. Relative to the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, which scores 26421 on average, the 860M holds a 0.1% edge — effectively a statistical tie, indicating similar rasterization capacity despite different architectural approaches.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU’s 78th percentile and GPU’s 72nd percentile create a reasonably balanced pairing, with the processor holding a slight advantage that benefits CPU-bound workloads. The 6-core Zen 4 configuration provides more compute headroom than the iGPU can fully utilize in gaming, meaning CPU-bound scenarios like physics simulation or AI-driven gameplay will see the processor waiting on the GPU to finish frame rendering.

The shared memory architecture introduces a systemic bottleneck: both CPU and GPU draw from the same DDR5 pool, with the 89.6 GB/s bandwidth being the theoretical transfer ceiling. In gaming, texture streaming and geometry data compete with CPU cache misses for bandwidth, which can cause frame time spikes in open-world titles. The 16 MB L3 cache mitigates some CPU-side pressure, but the iGPU has no dedicated VRAM cache to fall back on.

For productivity workloads, the balance shifts toward the CPU. The PassMark multithread score of 19889 indicates the processor can drive multi-threaded applications faster than the GPU can accelerate compute tasks, making the CPU the primary bottleneck in rendering and encoding scenarios. Conversely, the GPU’s 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 throughput becomes the limiting factor in GPU-accelerated effects, where the CPU would otherwise idle waiting for shader work to complete.

The FPS scaling, while unmeasured, can be inferred: at low resolutions (720p), the CPU’s single-thread performance of 3584 in PassMark will drive higher frame rates than at 1080p, where the GPU’s pixel throughput of 48.00 GPixel/s becomes the ceiling. At 1440p, the iGPU will clearly bottleneck, as the 16 ROPs struggle to fill frames at higher pixel counts.

Who Should Build It

This pairing suits laptop buyers seeking a single device for mixed productivity and light gaming, where discrete GPU bulk and power draw are undesirable. Students running office suites, compiling code, and occasionally gaming will find the 78th CPU percentile and 72nd GPU percentile adequate for all but the most demanding academic workloads.

Content creators working with 1080p video and photo editing will benefit from the balanced CPU/GPU compute. The floating-point score of 39725 accelerates filter operations, while the Vulkan score of 30043 supports GPU-accelerated previews in compatible software. The 12 threads handle export tasks without monopolizing the entire system.

Software developers targeting web or backend stacks will appreciate the single-thread score of 3584 for interactive coding and the multi-thread score of 19889 for parallel builds. The data encryption score of 13551 supports secure communication workloads, while the extended instructions score of 15855 handles modern SIMD-heavy code.

Small business workstations requiring quiet, low-power operation (28W CPU TDP) will find this pairing adequate for spreadsheets, database front-ends, and video conferencing. The iGPU’s DisplayPort capabilities, though portable-device dependent, support dual external monitors for productivity. Gamers at 720p or 1080p with medium settings on esports titles represent the primary gaming audience, as the 860M’s performance class aligns with entry-level dedicated GPUs like the MX550.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the AMD Socket FP8, which is a mobile-only socket with no desktop upgrade path. The 8000 series (Hawk Point) platform supports DDR5 memory only, with dual-channel configuration providing the 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The PCIe Gen 4 interface offers 20 lanes from the CPU, with the GPU connecting via PCIe 4.0 x8 — sufficient for the iGPU’s bandwidth needs.

The 28W CPU TDP and 15W GPU TDP combine for a 43W total thermal budget, well within most laptop cooling solutions. The absence of a suggested PSU figure reflects the integrated nature of this pairing; battery capacity and charger wattage are chassis-dependent. The GPU’s 15W TDP means no external power connectors are needed, reinforcing the thin-and-light design intent.

A sensible next upgrade would be a laptop with a discrete GPU, as the FP8 socket cannot accommodate a higher-end processor or a separate graphics chip. Users seeking more GPU performance would move to a system with the same CPU but a dedicated Radeon or GeForce GPU, or step up to a higher-tier processor in the same generation. The platform’s memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s would become a more significant constraint with a discrete GPU, as the CPU-to-GPU communication would exceed this ceiling.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows. All frame rate figures below are estimated from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations rather than verified results.

At 1080p ultra settings, the Radeon 860M’s Vulkan score of 30043 suggests approximately 30-40 FPS in AAA titles, based on its near-parity with the MX550 (which historically achieves 30 FPS at 1080p ultra in demanding games). Esports titles like Counter-Strike or Valorant, which favor CPU single-thread performance (3584 PassMark), could reach 60-90 FPS at 1080p high settings, as the CPU’s 4.90 GHz boost clock reduces frame time spikes.

At 720p, the CPU’s single-core Cinebench R23 score of 1711 becomes the primary driver, potentially pushing lighter titles past 100 FPS. The 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate supports 720p at 60+ FPS across most genres, though the 16 ROPs will limit fill-rate-heavy effects like particles or post-processing. The 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 throughput handles DirectX 12 Ultimate features, but ray tracing should be disabled for playable performance.

For 1440p gaming, the iGPU’s 72nd percentile ranking indicates this is beyond its comfortable range; expect 20-30 FPS at low settings in modern titles. The 89.6 GB/s shared memory bandwidth becomes the limiting factor at this resolution, as texture loads exceed the available bandwidth.

CPU Analysis

The Ryzen 5 8640HS packs 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 4 architecture, manufactured on TSMC’s 4nm process node with 25,000 million transistors in a 178 mm² die. Base clock runs at 3.50 GHz, boosting to 4.90 GHz, with a 28W TDP that enables sustained performance in thin chassis. The cache hierarchy comprises 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3.

Cinebench R23 scores of 11486 multi-core and 1711 single-core place this chip in the upper-midrange for mobile processors. The multi-core result trails the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U by 0.3% in the rivals list, while the single-core score benefits from the high 4.90 GHz boost clock. Geekbench results of 7461 multi-core and 1778 single-core reinforce the balanced performance profile.

PassMark tests reveal specialized strengths: data compression at 226544 and integer math at 68173 indicate strong general-purpose compute, while floating-point math at 39725 supports scientific workloads. The extended instructions score of 15855 shows solid SIMD throughput, but the prime-number score of 70 is notably low, suggesting this CPU prioritizes everyday applications over mathematical edge cases. The multithread score of 19889 aligns with the Cinebench result, confirming consistent multi-core behavior.

The 78th CPU percentile places this processor above most laptop chips, rivaling desktop parts like the Intel Core i9-11900KF (which scores 26212 on average, 0.4% higher). The Ryzen AI 5 340 sits 0.5% higher at 25981, indicating this 8640HS is at the top of its immediate performance class.

FAQ

Q: Does this CPU+GPU combination support ray tracing?

A: Yes. The Radeon 860M includes 8 dedicated ray-tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though performance will be limited by the 512 shading units and shared memory bandwidth.

Q: What memory type does this platform require?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 exclusively, with a dual-channel memory bus providing 89.6 GB/s theoretical bandwidth. The GPU shares this system memory, so faster DDR5 modules will directly improve both CPU and GPU performance.

Q: How does this CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U?

A: The Ryzen 5 8640HS has an average benchmark score of 26106, which is 0.3% lower than the Ryzen 5 8540U’s 26187 score. This places the two chips within statistical noise of each other, indicating near-identical real-world performance.

Q: Can this laptop pairing handle 4K video playback?

A: Yes. The Radeon 860M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6, with the CPU’s single-thread score of 3584 in PassMark ensuring smooth video decode. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is sufficient for 4K streams, though 4K gaming is not practical.

Q: What is the thermal design power of this combination?

A: The CPU has a 28W TDP, while the GPU has a 15W TDP, totaling 43W. This low power envelope makes the pairing suitable for fanless or low-noise laptop designs, though sustained loads may trigger throttling in ultra-thin chassis.

Q: Is the GPU comparable to a dedicated graphics card?

A: The Radeon 860M’s average benchmark score of 26401 places it 0.1% above the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, indicating it performs similarly to an entry-level dedicated GPU. It trails higher-end mobile GPUs like the RTX 5060 by 0.3%, despite the RTX 5060’s higher score of 26331.

Q: What is the release timeline for these components?

A: The CPU was released on December 5, 2023, while the GPU followed on February 28, 2025. Both are currently in active production, making this a current-generation pairing.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 26106 places it at the 78th percentile of all processors, with the nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U at 26187 (0.3% higher) and the Intel Core i7-14701TE at 26013 (0.4% lower). The GPU’s average score of 26401 puts it at the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, with the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 at 26421 (0.1% higher) and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary at 26553 (0.6% higher) as the closest competitors.

The combined percentile of 75 indicates that this pairing outperforms three-quarters of all tested CPU+GPU combinations. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11486 and the GPU’s Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043 form the core performance picture: the CPU handles productivity with above-average efficiency, while the GPU delivers entry-level discrete-class graphics in an integrated package.

Discrepancies between benchmark types highlight the platform’s character: the CPU excels in integer math (68173) and data compression (226544) but lags in prime-number finding (70), suggesting real-world application performance will vary by workload. The GPU’s Vulkan advantage over OpenCL (30043 vs 22759) indicates better performance in modern, low-overhead APIs.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class pairing featuring the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS processor and AMD Radeon 860M integrated GPU. The CPU belongs to the 8000 series (Hawk Point) built on Zen 4 architecture, while the GPU uses RDNA 3.5 (Krackan Point), both manufactured on TSMC’s 4nm process. The combination targets thin-and-light laptops where power efficiency (28W CPU, 15W GPU) and integrated graphics replace discrete GPU solutions.

The 75th combined percentile places this build in the upper-midrange tier for laptop configurations. It outperforms the majority of integrated-only systems while remaining below dedicated GPU laptops. The CPU’s 78th percentile and GPU’s 72nd percentile indicate a well-matched pair, with the processor providing slightly more headroom than the graphics solution. This build represents a coherent, balanced platform for users who need solid multi-core performance and acceptable gaming capability without the weight, heat, or power draw of discrete graphics hardware.

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