Ryzen 5 8600G vs Ryzen 7 8840HS
Ryzen 5 8600G
Ryzen 7 8840HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 8600G
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 8840HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 8600G | Ryzen 7 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($190) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (2023−2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 8600G | Ryzen 7 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($190) | ✅ 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 8600G and Ryzen 7 8840HS
Ryzen 5 8600G
The Ryzen 5 8600G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 25,248 points. Launch price was $229.
Ryzen 7 8840HS
The Ryzen 7 8840HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) 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: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 25,156 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 8600G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 8840HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 8840HS has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8600G versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8840HS — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8840HS (base: 4.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 8600G uses the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 8840HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8600G scores 25,248 against the Ryzen 7 8840HS's 25,156 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 8600G. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8600G | Ryzen 7 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz | 5.1 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 4.3 GHz+30% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix (2023−2024) | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 25,248 | 25,156 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 8600G uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 8840HS uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8600G | Ryzen 7 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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