AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS vs Ryzen 5 9600X — Specs & Performance Compared
Side-by-side comparison of 2 CPU parts: AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS vs Ryzen 5 9600X. All released in 2024. Specs, synthetic benchmarks, AI inference tok/s, and Amazon availability — click into any column header for the per-SKU benchmark page.
Ryzen 5 9600X
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Price and availability subject to change.
Where to buy
Current in-stock pricing for each part on Amazon.
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | Ryzen 5 9600X |
|---|---|---|
| cores | — | 6 |
| threads | — | 12 |
| boost clock ghz | — | 5.4 |
| tdp w | — | 65 |
| l3 cache mb | — | 32 |
| socket | — | AM5 |
Synthetic benchmarks
Higher is better. Per-row scores come from public benchmark databases (PassMark, TechPowerUp, Geekbench, Cinebench). Empty cells mean we don't yet have that benchmark on file for the SKU.
| Benchmark | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | Ryzen 5 9600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 multi | 12,986 points | 16,286 points |
| Cinebench R23 single | 1,703 points | 2,157 points |
| Geekbench 6 multi | 10,193 points | 14,940 points |
| Geekbench 6 single | 2,466 points | 3,334 points |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 22,761 points | 30,089 points |
| PassMark Single Thread | 3,634 points | 4,571 points |
| PassMark single-thread | — | 4,571 points |
| Tom's Hardware CPU Hierarchy | — | 280 rank |
| Y-cruncher 1B | — | 25 seconds |
| Y-cruncher 1B digits | — | 25 seconds |
AI inference (tokens/sec)
Top community-reported tokens-per-second results for popular LLMs. See the per-SKU benchmark page for the full set including quantization, prompt length, and source citations.
AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS
No AI benchmarks on file. See the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS benchmark page →
Keep exploring
More guides & deep dives from the SpecPicks archive
Browse all articles & guides →- The Complete Voodoo5 5500 AGP Driver Guide (2026 Edition)
- Best 1440p Gaming GPUs in 2026
- Best Budget Gaming PC Build 2026 — ~$1,000 ($800 on Sale)
- Best Retro Handhelds in 2026 — From $35 to $500
- RTX 4070 Super vs RX 7800 XT — Which to Buy in 2026
- How to Build a Windows 98 Retro PC in 2026
- Emulation Hardware in 2026: FPGA, Software, and Cart-Reader Ecosystems
More reviews from the SpecPicks archive
Browse all reviews →- How to Build a Fully Declarative Homelab Stack
- Best Storage for a Windows 98 Retro PC: CompactFlash vs IDE-to-USB SSD Adapters
- RTX 3060 vs RTX 5060 Ti — two generations apart
- Revive an Old Payphone with a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W
- Best PC Cooling Solutions for AM4 and AM5 Builds in 2026
- vLLM Framework Vulnerability: What Local LLM Operators Need to Patch in 2026
- A Practical Look at the PlayStation Architecture — and Why It Still Matters
- Building a Silent Windows 98 PC with a CompactFlash Boot Drive
- RX 9070 XT vs RTX 5080 for a 9800X3D Build (2026)
- Can the Ryzen 5 5600G Run Local LLMs Without a GPU?
- AI Bug-Hunting Surged: Running a Local Security-Scanner LLM on 12GB VRAM
- Ollama vs llama.cpp on a 12GB GPU: Which Is Faster for Single-User Chat?
- Which Ryzen CPU Is Better? 2026 Buying Guide
- Best PC Controllers for Cross-Platform Gaming in 2026
- Best CompactFlash and IDE/SATA-to-USB Storage Gear for Retro PC Builds in 2026
- Aureal Vortex 2 vs Sound Blaster Live!: A3D 2.0 vs EAX in Vintage PC Gaming
- RTX 3060 12GB vs 8GB in 2026: Which VRAM Tier Still Holds Up at 1080p
- 50+ Raspberry Pi Project Ideas for 2025 (By Skill Level)
- HyperX QuadCast 2 vs Blue Yeti for Streaming & Podcasting (2026)
- Mystery N64 Cartridge Found in the Woods Boots Up
- Forza Horizon 6 on Steam Deck: Best Settings, Dock & Storage in 2026
- Best GPU for 1440p Esports in 2026: Why the RTX 3060 12GB Still Delivers
- Noctua NH-U12S vs Cooler Master ML240L: Which Cools a 5800X?
- Qwen3.6-27B vs Coder-Next: Which Local Coding Model Wins?
More buying guides from SpecPicks
Browse all buying guides →- Best NVMe External Enclosures for 2026
- Best GPU for Running 27B-32B Local LLMs in 2026
- Best Graphics Cards for Gaming in 2026
- Best 1440p 240Hz Gaming Monitors in 2026
- Best External SSDs for Content Creators in 2026
- Best Tools for Building and Repairing Retro PCs in 2026
- Best NVMe SSDs for Gaming in 2026
- Best AM5 Motherboards for 2026
- Best Gaming Mice for 2026
- Best Controllers for PC Gaming in 2026
- Best Retro Gaming Consoles & Handhelds for 2026
- Best CPUs for Content Creators in 2026
- Best GPUs for 4K Gaming in 2026
- Best GPUs for Running Local LLMs in 2026
- Best PC Cases for Building in 2026
- Best Mechanical Keyboards for Gaming in 2026
- Best DDR5 RAM for Gaming PCs in 2026
- Best CPUs for Gaming in 2026
- Best Gaming Monitors for 2026
- Best 4K Monitors for Content Creators in 2026
- Best CPU Coolers for 2026
Hardware benchmark data on SpecPicks
All benchmarks →- Apple M4 Pro — benchmarks & specs
- GeForce RTX 6070 — benchmarks & specs
- AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9745 — benchmarks & specs
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 — benchmarks & specs
- AMD Ryzen 9 9900X — benchmarks & specs
- AMD Ryzen 7 7435H — benchmarks & specs
- AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U — benchmarks & specs
- Radeon RX 6600 LE — benchmarks & specs
- AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE — benchmarks & specs
- Radeon RX 9060 — benchmarks & specs
- Radeon RX 6700M — benchmarks & specs
- Radeon RX 5700 XT — benchmarks & specs
- GeForce RTX 5050 9 GB — benchmarks & specs
- AMD Ryzen 7 7735U — benchmarks & specs
- Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core — benchmarks & specs
- AMD Ryzen 9 7900 — benchmarks & specs
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX — benchmarks & specs
- AMD Ryzen 9 5900 — benchmarks & specs
- Ryzen 5 7500X3D — benchmarks & specs
- Radeon RX 6850M — benchmarks & specs
- NVIDIA RTX A4000 16GB — benchmarks & specs
- Radeon RX 6300 — benchmarks & specs
- AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE — benchmarks & specs
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX — benchmarks & specs

