M3 Pro 12-Core vs Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar M3 Pro 12-Core

#206

M3 Pro 12-Core

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

103%

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

102%

#164

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

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100%

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

99%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

98%

#176

Xeon 6325P

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#178

Xeon Silver 4510

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

97%

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U leads in gaming performance. However, the M3 Pro 12-Core is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	M3 Pro 12-Core	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm)	✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	M3 Pro 12-Core	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
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.

M3 Pro 12-Core Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M3 Pro 12-Core and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

M3 Pro 12-Core

The M3 Pro 12-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2023 (2 years ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.748 GHz, with boost up to 4.06 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,170 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U 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: 23,934 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The M3 Pro 12-Core packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the M3 Pro 12-Core has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.06 GHz on the M3 Pro 12-Core versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U — a 22.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (base: 2.748 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is built on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the M3 Pro 12-Core scores 24,170 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U's 23,934 — a 1% lead for the M3 Pro 12-Core.

Feature	M3 Pro 12-Core	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Cores / Threads	12 / 12+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.06 GHz	5.1 GHz+26%
Base Clock	2.748 GHz	3.3 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	—	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	1 MB (per core)
Process	3 nm-25%	4 nm
Architecture	—	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	24,170	23,934
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	13,450
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,400
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	9,500

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Memory & Platform

The M3 Pro 12-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	M3 Pro 12-Core	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Socket	none	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	—	256 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (M3 Pro 12-Core) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the M3 Pro 12-Core requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U rivals Core Ultra 7 164U.