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AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS

26,106 Benchmark Score

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Intel Arc A370M

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The AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS and Intel Arc A370M form a laptop-class pairing that targets the upper-middle tier of mobile performance. With the CPU sitting at the 78th percentile of all processors and the GPU at the 74th percentile of all graphics cards, this combination promises balanced performance for a wide range of tasks, though it lacks the raw muscle for top-tier gaming. The following analysis breaks down this pairing using benchmark data and architectural details.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The Arc A370M is a capable entry-level discrete GPU, but it is not designed for maximum settings at high refresh rates. Users targeting 144Hz panels will likely need to dial down graphical presets to medium or low to achieve playable frame rates in most titles. The GPU's position at the 74th percentile places it above average, but its 4 GB VRAM and 64-bit memory bus will be limiting factors at higher resolutions.

Streaming: The 6-core, 12-thread Ryzen 5 8640HS provides a solid foundation for streaming workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11486 indicates enough processing headroom to handle game encoding while maintaining playable performance in less demanding titles. The CPU's 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth supports the data throughput needed for concurrent gaming and encoding tasks.

Video Editing: This pairing is well-suited for 1080p video editing workflows. The CPU's Passmark multi-thread score of 19889 and the GPU's OpenCL score of 29676 suggest smooth timeline scrubbing and rendering acceleration in compatible software. The 12 threads handle multi-track timelines capably, while the Arc A370M's Xe-HPG architecture provides hardware acceleration for encoding and effects.

3D Rendering: The 6-core CPU will render scenes at a moderate pace, with the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11486 indicating it is roughly 0.4 percent ahead of the Intel Core i7-14701TE. The GPU's 4.198 TFLOPS of FP32 performance can assist with real-time viewport rendering but will be slow for final frame rendering. This pairing suits hobbyist 3D work rather than professional production.

Software Development: The CPU's balanced single-thread and multi-thread performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 1778 and multi-core score of 7461, makes it responsive for compilation tasks. The 16 MB of shared L3 cache helps with frequently accessed code and data. The 4 nm process node from TSMC keeps power consumption low for all-day battery life during coding sessions.

Student and Office Work: This system handles document editing, spreadsheet work, web browsing with many tabs, and light photo editing without difficulty. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 3584 places it well above the minimum for responsive office applications. The integrated Radeon 760M graphics provide a fallback for display output, though the discrete Arc GPU handles more demanding visual tasks.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A370M is built on the Xe-HPG architecture, fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm process. The chip, designated DG2-128, contains 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die. It operates at a base clock of 1550 MHz with a boost clock of 2050 MHz, allowing it to reach a peak FP32 performance of 4.198 TFLOPS. The GPU is equipped with 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units, giving it a texture rate of 131.2 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 65.60 GPixel/s.

Memory configuration consists of 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 112.0 GB/s. This is a modest amount of memory bandwidth that will constrain performance in texture-heavy scenes at higher resolutions. The 8 dedicated ray tracing cores provide entry-level ray tracing capability, supported by DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) API compliance. Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6 support ensure broad compatibility with modern game engines and applications.

In benchmark comparisons, the Arc A370M's average score of 29175 places it 0.1 percent behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH and 0.1 percent behind the AMD FirePro W8000. It is 0.6 percent ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 470 and 1 percent ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6800M. These close margins indicate the Arc A370M performs at a consistent level with these established mobile and desktop parts. The GPU's 74th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms it sits above the median, capable of handling most games at 1080p with adjusted settings.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 26106 puts it at the 78th percentile of all CPUs, a strong showing for a mobile processor. It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U by 0.3 percent, leads the Intel Core i7-14701TE by 0.4 percent, and leads the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 by 0.5 percent. The Ryzen 5 8640HS is also 0.4 percent ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900KF, a desktop-class chip, highlighting the efficiency of the Zen 4 architecture.

Specific CPU scores include a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 11486 and single-core result of 1711. The Geekbench scores of 7461 multi-core and 1778 single-core reflect solid all-around performance. Passmark results show a multi-thread score of 19889 and single-thread score of 3584. Computational workloads yield a floating-point math score of 39725, integer math of 68173, and extended instructions (SIMD) of 15855. Data compression scores 226544, while encryption reaches 13551 and random string sorting hits 27316. Prime number finding scores 70, physics simulation 970, and the average benchmark score across all tests is 26106.

The GPU delivers a Geekbench OpenCL score of 29676 and a Vulkan score of 28673, with an average benchmark score of 29175. This places the Arc A370M at the 74th percentile of all GPUs. The combined system percentile of 76 indicates that the CPU and GPU are well-matched, with neither component dragging the overall performance tier down significantly. The CPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers than the GPU, but the margin is small enough that the pair works cohesively.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates a well-balanced pairing where the CPU is slightly ahead of the GPU in relative performance. The CPU's 78th percentile versus the GPU's 74th percentile suggests the processor has a small edge. In CPU-intensive workloads like compilation, data compression, and physics simulation, the CPU will be the primary engine, with the GPU offering minimal assistance. The Passmark physics score of 970 and data compression score of 226544 reflect tasks that rely heavily on the 6-core, 12-thread configuration.

In GPU-bound scenarios such as gaming at high resolutions and graphics rendering, the Arc A370M becomes the limiting factor. Its 4 GB VRAM and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth will constrain texture loading and frame buffer capacity, particularly in modern titles at 1440p or higher. The GPU's 74th percentile ranking means it will struggle to maintain 60 FPS in demanding titles at ultra settings, making the CPU's headroom largely irrelevant in those situations.

The FPS scaling between CPU and GPU workloads shows this balance clearly. For esports titles and older games that are CPU-bound, the Ryzen 5 8640HS's strong single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core 1778) will push frame rates high, with the GPU keeping pace. For AAA titles at ultra settings, the GPU will bottleneck, and the CPU's extra performance will not translate into higher frame rates. The 89.6 GB/s CPU memory bandwidth is sufficient for feeding the GPU, and the PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides adequate data transfer bandwidth.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is built around AMD's Socket FP8, which supports the Ryzen 5 8640HS. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU connect to the GPU and other devices, providing modern I/O capabilities. The integrated Radeon 760M graphics provide a fallback display output if the discrete GPU is disabled.

The CPU has a TDP of 28 watts, indicating a power-efficient design suited for thin-and-light laptops. The GPU has a TDP of 35 watts, and no suggested PSU is listed because this is an integrated laptop component. The combined thermal envelope of roughly 63 watts is modest, allowing for compact cooling solutions in portable chassis.

A sensible next upgrade would be a GPU with more VRAM and higher bandwidth, as the Arc A370M's 4 GB GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus is the most limiting factor. The system's PCIe 4.0 x8 interface would support a faster discrete GPU if the laptop chassis allowed for it. On the CPU side, the FP8 socket supports newer Ryzen processors, though the 8640HS's strong performance at the 78th percentile means an upgrade would see diminishing returns. The 4 nm process node and TSMC foundry suggest efficient power delivery, leaving thermal headroom for potential future components.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who need a versatile laptop for work and play without demanding maximum gaming performance. Students and office workers will find the CPU's single-thread score of 3584 in Passmark sufficient for daily productivity tasks, with the GPU providing extra acceleration for presentations and light media work. Content creators working with 1080p video will appreciate the CPU's multi-thread score of 19889 in Passmark for rendering timelines, while the GPU's OpenCL score of 29676 assists with effects and encoding.

Gamers playing at 1080p with medium settings will get playable frame rates in most titles, leveraging the GPU's 74th percentile ranking. Esports enthusiasts focusing on games like Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant will benefit from the CPU's strong single-thread performance, with the GPU keeping up at competitive settings. Developers compiling code will use the 6 cores and 12 threads effectively, while the 16 MB L3 cache helps with frequently accessed data.

Small business workstations handling spreadsheets, databases, and light design work will find this system responsive. The CPU's data compression score of 226544 indicates efficient handling of file archives, and the encryption score of 13551 supports secure communications. The laptop-class form factor means this is not a desktop replacement for heavy 3D work, but it serves as a capable all-rounder for mobile professionals.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8640HS compare to the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U?

A: The 8640HS has an average benchmark score of 26106, which is 0.3 percent lower than the 8540U's score of 26187. The two processors are effectively tied in performance.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all graphics cards?

A: The Intel Arc A370M ranks at the 74th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29175.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory is not supported. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: What is the process node for the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU is built on TSMC's 4 nm process, while the GPU uses TSMC's 6 nm process. The CPU die measures 178 mm² with 25,000 million transistors, and the GPU die measures 157 mm² with 7,200 million transistors.

Q: How much L3 cache does the CPU have?

A: The CPU has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The Arc A370M has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, providing 112.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective.

Q: Is this a desktop or laptop build?

A: This is a laptop-class build. The CPU is marked as a mobile segment processor on Socket FP8, and the GPU is described as an IGP (integrated graphics package) with portable device dependent display outputs.

Build Overview

This build pairs the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS with the Intel Arc A370M in a laptop-class configuration. The CPU, part of the 8000 series based on Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Hawk Point), delivers strong multi-threaded performance with its 6 cores and 12 threads. The GPU, based on Intel's Xe-HPG architecture (Alchemist generation), provides entry-level discrete graphics power. The combined system percentile of 76 places this build above the majority of laptop configurations, making it a solid mid-range option.

The CPU's 78th percentile ranking and the GPU's 74th percentile ranking indicate a harmonious pairing where neither component severely limits the other. The average benchmark scores of 26106 for the CPU and 29175 for the GPU confirm that both components perform above the median. This is a balanced laptop build suited for general productivity, light content creation, and moderate gaming at 1080p.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 8000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename. It operates on a 4 nm process node at TSMC, with a die size of 178 mm² containing 25,000 million transistors. The base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, and the TDP is rated at 28 watts.

The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes and includes integrated Radeon 760M graphics as a fallback. The socket is AMD Socket FP8, and the multiplier is locked, preventing overclocking.

Benchmark results show a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11486 and single-core score of 1711. Geekbench scores reach 7461 multi-core and 1778 single-core. Passmark results include a multi-thread score of 19889, single-thread score of 3584, floating-point math of 39725, integer math of 68173, extended instructions of 15855, data compression of 226544, data encryption of 13551, random string sorting of 27316, physics of 970, and prime number finding of 70. The average benchmark score is 26106.

In real workloads, the CPU excels at tasks that leverage its 12 threads, such as video encoding, compilation, and multi-tasking. The strong single-core performance ensures snappy responsiveness in everyday applications. The 16 MB L3 cache helps maintain high memory throughput for data-intensive workloads. The 4 nm process keeps power consumption low, making this an efficient choice for laptops where battery life matters.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU and GPU combination, so all frame rate discussions are estimates based on the benchmark scores and component characteristics. The data is not measured, and these figures should be treated as approximations.

The Arc A370M's 74th percentile ranking suggests it can handle most games at 1080p with medium settings. Its 4 GB VRAM will be sufficient for older titles and less demanding modern games, but will be a limiting factor in games that require more than 4 GB at high settings. The 112.0 GB/s memory bandwidth supports smooth texture streaming at 1080p, but will cause stuttering in texture-heavy scenes at higher resolutions.

For esports titles like Fortnite, Valorant, and Rocket League, the GPU's 4.198 TFLOPS of FP32 performance should deliver frame rates well above 60 FPS at 1080p with medium-to-high settings. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core 1778) will keep frame times consistent in CPU-bound scenarios. For AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 or Assassin's Creed Mirage, expect to lower settings to achieve playable frame rates. The 8 ray tracing cores provide entry-level ray tracing, but performance will be limited at higher ray tracing presets.

At 1440p, the GPU will struggle to maintain 60 FPS in demanding titles, and the 4 GB VRAM will be a significant bottleneck. Users should target 1080p as the primary resolution for gaming. The GPU's Vulkan score of 28673 indicates good performance in Vulkan-based games, while the OpenCL score of 29676 supports compute-heavy workloads. Overall, this pairing is best suited for 1080p gaming at medium settings, with frame rates varying significantly based on game optimization and graphical demands.

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