Ryzen 7 4980U vs Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

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 Ryzen 7 4980U

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

105%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

104%

#137

Ryzen 7 4980U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

108%

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

103%

#72

Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

99%

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

96%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

95%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 7 4980U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 7 4980U	Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 4980U	Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
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.

Ryzen 7 4980U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 4980U and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

Ryzen 7 4980U

The Ryzen 7 4980U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,469 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x-7500, DDR5-5600. Passmark benchmark score: 17,466 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 4980U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 4980U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4980U versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U (base: 2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 4980U uses the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 4980U scores 17,469 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U's 17,466 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 7 4980U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 4980U vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U.

Feature	Ryzen 7 4980U	Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.9 GHz+11%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.2 GHz+60%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	16 MB+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	6 MB+1100%
Process	7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)	Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
PassMark	17,469	17,466

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 4980U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 4980U	Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
Socket	FP6	FP7/FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
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 (Ryzen 7 4980U) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U). The Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Ryzen 7 4980U requires a dedicated GPU.