CPU
GPU
Ryzen 7 7840H
Core i9-7960X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-7960X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7840H | Core i9-7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($185) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (2023−2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7840H | Core i9-7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($185) |
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 7 7840H and Core i9-7960X
Ryzen 7 7840H
The Ryzen 7 7840H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600. Passmark benchmark score: 27,832 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i9-7960X
The Core i9-7960X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 28,020 points. Launch price was $1,699.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 7840H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i9-7960X offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Core i9-7960X has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840H versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i9-7960X — a 14.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840H (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7840H uses the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i9-7960X uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7840H scores 27,832 against the Core i9-7960X's 28,020 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i9-7960X. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7840H vs 22 MB (total) on the Core i9-7960X.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840H | Core i9-7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 32+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+16% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+36% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 22 MB (total)+38% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix (2023−2024) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 27,832 | 28,020 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 22,189 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,394 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 7840H uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-7960X uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840H | Core i9-7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 44 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 7840H) / true (Core i9-7960X).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840H | Core i9-7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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