M2 Max vs Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar M2 Max

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

126%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

126%

#201

M2 Max

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the M2 Max in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	M2 Max	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	M2 Max	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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.

M2 Max Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M2 Max and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS

M2 Max

The M2 Max is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 17 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.424 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB. L2 cache: 36 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 36 MB + 48 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,824 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 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. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 26,852 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The M2 Max packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the M2 Max has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the M2 Max versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS (base: 2.424 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is built on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the M2 Max scores 26,824 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS's 26,852 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS. L3 cache: 48 MB on the M2 Max vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS.

Feature	M2 Max	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS
Cores / Threads	12 / 12+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	5.1 GHz+38%
Base Clock	2.424 GHz	3.8 GHz+57%
L3 Cache	48 MB+200%	16 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+350%	8 MB
Process	5 nm	4 nm-20%
Architecture	—	Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark	26,824	26,852

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Memory & Platform

The M2 Max uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	M2 Max	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS
Socket	none	FP7/FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5-6400	—
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB	—
RAM Channels	4	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Virtualization (M2 Max) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS). The M2 Max includes integrated graphics (Apple M2 Max GPU), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M2 Max targets Mobile.