CPU
GPU
M2 Max
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar M2 Max
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M2 Max | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M2 Max | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M2 Max and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
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 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.
Processing Power
The M2 Max packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS 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 8840HS — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (base: 2.424 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is built on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the M2 Max scores 26,824 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS's 26,864 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS. L3 cache: 48 MB on the M2 Max vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS.
| Feature | M2 Max | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 12+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 5.1 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 2.424 GHz | 3.3 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB+200% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+3500% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm-20% |
| Architecture | — | Hawk Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 26,824 | 26,864 |
Memory & Platform
The M2 Max uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | M2 Max | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | FP7 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Virtualization (M2 Max) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS). The M2 Max includes integrated graphics (Apple M2 Max GPU), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M2 Max targets Mobile.
| Feature | M2 Max | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Apple M2 Max GPU | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Virtualization | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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