Ryzen 5 7600 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Ryzen 5 7600
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 Ryzen 5 7600
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7600 | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($185) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7600 | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($185) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Ryzen 5 7600 and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Ryzen 5 7600
The Ryzen 5 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 27,013 points. Launch price was $229.
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 Ryzen 5 7600 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7600 uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600 scores 27,013 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS's 26,864 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600 | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+15% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+100% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm-20% |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | Hawk Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 27,013 | 26,864 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 14,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7600 uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600 | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS). The Ryzen 5 7600 includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600 rivals Core i5-13400.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600 | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics (2-core) | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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