Ryzen 5 7640HS vs i9-10850K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10850K
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
14.48
Ryzen 5 7640HS
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
14.74
+1.8%

Ryzen 5 7640HS outperforms i9-10850K by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10850K and Ryzen 5 7640HS processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking501482
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation18.19no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Architecture codenameComet Lake-S (2020)Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)
Release date27 August 2020 (4 years ago)5 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$453no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-10850K and Ryzen 5 7640HS basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores10 (Deca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2012
Base clock speed3.6 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache640 KB384 KB
L2 cache2.5 MB6 MB
L3 cache20 MB16 MB
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die size206 mm2178 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10850K and Ryzen 5 7640HS compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200FP7/FP7r2/FP8
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10850K and Ryzen 5 7640HS. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Ryzen AI, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, SSSE3
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i9-10850K and Ryzen 5 7640HS technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10850K and Ryzen 5 7640HS are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10850K and Ryzen 5 7640HS. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 630AMD Radeon 760M
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-10850K and Ryzen 5 7640HS integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-10850K and Ryzen 5 7640HS integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-10850K and Ryzen 5 7640HS integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10850K and Ryzen 5 7640HS.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i9-10850K 14.48
Ryzen 5 7640HS 14.74
+1.8%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i9-10850K 22397
Ryzen 5 7640HS 22805
+1.8%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-10850K 1759
Ryzen 5 7640HS 2291
+30.2%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-10850K 9022
Ryzen 5 7640HS 9052
+0.3%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i9-10850K 2457
+18.2%
Ryzen 5 7640HS 2079

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i9-10850K 215
Ryzen 5 7640HS 271
+26%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.48 14.74
Integrated graphics card 3.09 14.92
Recency 27 August 2020 5 January 2023
Physical cores 10 6
Threads 20 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 45 Watt

i9-10850K has 66.7% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads.

Ryzen 5 7640HS, on the other hand, has a 1.8% higher aggregate performance score, 382.8% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 2 years, a 250% more advanced lithography process, and 177.8% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-10850K and Ryzen 5 7640HS.

Note that Core i9-10850K is a desktop processor while Ryzen 5 7640HS is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-10850K and Ryzen 5 7640HS, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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