PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-14600T

2024

Why buy it

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $255 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (26,864 vs 27,238).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-14600T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-14600T

2024

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

2024

Why buy it

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $255 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (26,864 vs 27,238).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-14600T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS better than Core i5-14600T?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is ahead with a 16.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-14600T pulls ahead with 1.4% better PassMark. Core i5-14600T also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-14600T is the better fit. You are getting 1.4% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-14600T makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $255 MSRP, and it gives you a 16.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i5-14600T is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.4% better PassMark. Core i5-14600T is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (106.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-14600T Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-14600T	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
1080p
low	259 FPS	255 FPS
medium	249 FPS	235 FPS
high	207 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	170 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	227 FPS
medium	190 FPS	189 FPS
high	151 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	152 FPS	157 FPS
medium	130 FPS	133 FPS
high	99 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	91 FPS

Open Core i5-14600T Open Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-14600T	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
1080p
low	342 FPS	469 FPS
medium	290 FPS	388 FPS
high	246 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	224 FPS	301 FPS
1440p
low	297 FPS	410 FPS
medium	261 FPS	358 FPS
high	223 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	265 FPS
4K
low	175 FPS	270 FPS
medium	158 FPS	247 FPS
high	151 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	202 FPS

Open Core i5-14600T Open Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-14600T	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
1080p
low	647 FPS	672 FPS
medium	529 FPS	672 FPS
high	466 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	594 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	672 FPS
medium	490 FPS	622 FPS
high	426 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	451 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	521 FPS
medium	373 FPS	458 FPS
high	338 FPS	406 FPS
ultra	289 FPS	345 FPS

Open Core i5-14600T Open Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-14600T	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
1080p
low	681 FPS	672 FPS
medium	681 FPS	672 FPS
high	681 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	636 FPS	672 FPS
1440p
low	681 FPS	672 FPS
medium	681 FPS	672 FPS
high	592 FPS	633 FPS
ultra	522 FPS	548 FPS
4K
low	529 FPS	559 FPS
medium	480 FPS	501 FPS
high	428 FPS	446 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	384 FPS

Open Core i5-14600T Open Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-14600T and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

Core i5-14600T

The Core i5-14600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 27,238 points. Launch price was $255.

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,864 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-14600T packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-14600T has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i5-14600T versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-14600T uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-14600T scores 27,238 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS's 26,864 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i5-14600T. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-14600T vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS.

Feature	Core i5-14600T	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+75%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz	5.1 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3.3 GHz+83%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+50%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	27,238+1%	26,864
Geekbench 6 Single	2,626	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-14600T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-14600T	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Socket	LGA1700	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	—
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-14600T) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS). The Core i5-14600T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-14600T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-14600T rivals Ryzen 7 7700.