AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS vs Intel Core i7-640M

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Performance
Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS316% better
13,95238% of 36,991
Core i7-640M
3,3569% of 36,991

The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS has 316% better performance than the Core i7-640M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
No data available
Core i7-640M
9.78% of 121.53

The Core i7-640M has 8% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS CPU

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS is a 8-core (16-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2022. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 9 lineup, which is based on the Zen 3+ microarchitecture. The PRO 6950HS is compatible with AMD Socket FP7 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon 680M integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS supports DDR5 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 16 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS features 8 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.3 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.9 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon 680M. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS has the 156th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 37.72% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i7-640M CPU

The Intel Core i7-640M is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2010 with a suggested retail price of $346. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Arrandale microarchitecture. The i7-640M is compatible with Intel BGA 1288 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the HD Graphics (Ironlake) integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-640M supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-640M has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-640M features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.8 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.5 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-640M includes an integrated graphics solution called HD Graphics (Ironlake). This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-640M has the 500th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 9.07% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 3,356 score and $346 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 9.7. This is the 196th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRyzen 9 PRO 6950HSCore i7-640M
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesRyzen 9Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2022Q3 2010
Launch Price (MSRP)--$346
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS316% better
13,95238% of 36,991
Core i7-640M
3,3569% of 36,991

The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS has 316% better performance than the Core i7-640M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS is ranked 156th with a score of 13,952, and the Core i7-640M is ranked 500th with a score of 3,356.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
No data available
Core i7-640M
9.78% of 121.53

The Core i7-640M has 18% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-640M's 9.7 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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CPUBenchmark Performance
Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U14,139+1%
Ryzen 7 7735U14,022+1%
Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS13,952
Ryzen 5 6600HS13,933-0%
Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H13,828-1%
Core i5-5300U3,439-75%
Core i5-5200U3,365.5-76%
Core i7-640M3,356-76%
Pentium Gold 5405U3,148.5-77%
Core i5-L16G73,015-78%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS orCore i7-640M
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i3-5010U10.68+10%
Core i7-5557U10.38+7%
Core i7-5500U10.2+5%
Core i3-5015U9.87+2%
Core i3-5005U9.86+2%
Core i7-640M9.7
Core i7-5600U9.65-1%
Core m3-6Y309.62-1%
Core m5-6Y579.54-2%
Core m5-6Y549-7%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkRyzen 9 PRO 6950HSCore i7-640M
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
13,952
(+315.73%)
3,356
3DMark Time Spy CPU
7,132
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
1,913
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Cinebench R15 Single-Core
239
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Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
8,673
(+980.07%)
803
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,894
(+346.7%)
424
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
22,697
(+993.3%)
2,076
CPU Mark Single-Thread
3,405
(+147.82%)
1,374
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecRyzen 9 PRO 6950HSCore i7-640M
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryTSMCIntel
Process Size6 nm32 nm
Transistors--382 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecRyzen 9 PRO 6950HSCore i7-640M
SeriesRyzen 9Core i7
MicroarchitectureZen 3+Arrandale
CodenameRembrandtArrandale
Memory SupportDDR5DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 9 PRO 6950HSCore i7-640M
Cores82
Threads164
Clock Speed3.3 GHz2.8 GHz
Turbo Clock4.9 GHz3.5 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz133 MHz
Multiplier33.0x21.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 9 PRO 6950HSCore i7-640M
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache512 KB256 KB
L3 Cache16 MB4 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecRyzen 9 PRO 6950HSCore i7-640M
SocketAMD Socket FP7Intel BGA 1288
PCI ExpressPCIe 4.0 x20PCIe 2.0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TJ Max95 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecRyzen 9 PRO 6950HSCore i7-640M
Integrated GraphicsRadeon 680MHD Graphics (Ironlake)
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, TXT, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, Turbo Boost, AES-NI, Smart Cache

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.