HP ProBook 640 G8 review
HP ProBook 640 G8 — from 2020, 1.38 kg, performance 65.
Technical specifications
| Type | Business |
| Release year | 2020 |
| Screen | 14" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 1115G4 , Intel Core i5 1135G7 , Intel Core i5 1145G7 , Intel Core i7 1165G7 , Intel Core i7 1185G7 |
| Graphics | GeForce MX450 |
| Max. RAM | 64 GB |
| Weight | 1.38 kg |
| Battery | 45 Wh |
Performance scores
A 2020 ProBook 640 G8 with an MX450 and 64 GB of RAM — a strong all-round business config
The HP ProBook 640 G8 (2020) pairs an 11th-gen Intel Core i3 1115G4 with a GeForce MX450 and 64 GB of RAM, landing at $350 — slightly above the business-class median of about $297. The standout is the MX450, which lifts the graphics score to 44.73 (mainstream level), and overall performance lands mid-tier at 64.7 against a median near 41. There is no serious weak spot by level at this price.
The MX450 unlocks casual gaming and creative work
The MX450 is an entry-level discrete GPU, but it transforms what this laptop can do for a business machine: capability data confirms recommended-level play for Overwatch, GTA V (around 140 fps), and Far Cry 5 (around 34 fps), and minimum-level fit for Adobe Photoshop. The 64 GB of RAM and mid-tier overall performance (64.7) round out a genuinely competitive config against much pricier business peers.
The i3 CPU is the honest constraint on sustained work
For all the strengths, the i3 1115G4 is a basic-tier dual-core part, so sustained CPU-heavy single-threaded work will feel slower than the strong overall performance index suggests — the score is lifted by the dGPU and RAM as much as by the CPU itself. For everyday use and casual gaming this rarely matters, but buyers running sustained CPU loads should set expectations accordingly.
Depreciation tracking the class
From a base near $1300, the laptop has depreciated to $350 at roughly 8.9% per year, with a projected value around $291 in two years — a typical curve for a 2020 business model with a dGPU.
Sits between pricier Dell alternatives and cheaper HP siblings
A pricier option is the Dell Vostro 15 5510 ($403); cheaper alternatives include the HP EliteBook 840 G8 ($309) and HP EliteBook 850 G8 ($321), which offer similar business-class hardware (without the dGPU) for somewhat less.
Bottom line
The ProBook 640 G8 is a strong all-round pick for a buyer who wants a desktop-replacement business machine with enough GPU headroom for casual gaming and light creative work without paying for a workstation. The i3 CPU is the honest constraint — buyers running sustained CPU-heavy workloads should look at more powerful siblings.
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graphics performance is higher than typical business class (+200%) (mainstream tier).
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overall performance is higher than typical business class (+56%) (mid).
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Compromise axis: reliability ↔ price
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Top configuration suits everyday productivity, light photo editing, and esports titles.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 42.5) ↔ price (median 297.4).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 60) ↔ overall performance (median 41.5).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 62.5) ↔ battery life (median 3.3).
ProBook 640 G8: verdict
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