EPYC 7303 vs Ryzen 7 7840HS
EPYC 7303
Ryzen 7 7840HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7303
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7840HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7303 | Ryzen 7 7840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7303 | Ryzen 7 7840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7303 and Ryzen 7 7840HS
EPYC 7303
The EPYC 7303 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 28,572 points. Launch price was $604.
Ryzen 7 7840HS
The Ryzen 7 7840HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 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: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 28,538 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7303 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7840HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the EPYC 7303 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7303 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840HS — a 40% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840HS (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The EPYC 7303 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7840HS uses Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7303 scores 28,572 against the Ryzen 7 7840HS's 28,538 — a 0.1% lead for the EPYC 7303. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,000 vs 16,854 (6.6% advantage for the EPYC 7303). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,960 vs 1,962, a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 7840HS that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,000 vs 11,898 (7.8% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840HS). L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7303 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7840HS.
| Feature | EPYC 7303 | Ryzen 7 7840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 5.1 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+58% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+300% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Milan (2021−2023) | Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 28,572 | 28,538 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,000+7% | 16,854 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,960 | 1,962 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,000 | 11,898+8% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7303 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7840HS uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7303 versus LPDDR5-7500 / DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 7 7840HS — the Ryzen 7 7840HS supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 7840HS supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 204 GB — 22.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7303) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 7840HS). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7303) vs 20 (Ryzen 7 7840HS) — the EPYC 7303 offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 platform (EPYC 7303) and FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 7 7840HS).
| Feature | EPYC 7303 | Ryzen 7 7840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5-7500 / DDR5-5600+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 204 GB | 256 GB+25% |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+540% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Ryzen 7 7840HS supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support AMD-V, SVM virtualization. The Ryzen 7 7840HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the EPYC 7303 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 7303 targets High-frequency Server Workloads, Ryzen 7 7840HS targets High-performance Laptop / Mini-PC. Direct competitor: EPYC 7303 rivals Xeon Gold 6334; Ryzen 7 7840HS rivals Core i7-13700H.
| Feature | EPYC 7303 | Ryzen 7 7840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 780M |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | AMD-V, SVM |
| Target Use | High-frequency Server Workloads | High-performance Laptop / Mini-PC |
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