Ryzen 7 7840H vs Ryzen 7 5800XT
Ryzen 7 7840H
Ryzen 7 5800XT
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5800XT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7840H | Ryzen 7 5800XT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($219) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (2023−2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7840H | Ryzen 7 5800XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($219) |
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 Ryzen 7 5800XT
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.
Ryzen 7 5800XT
The Ryzen 7 5800XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 July 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,992 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 7840H and Ryzen 7 5800XT share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840H versus 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800XT — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840H (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7840H uses the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5800XT uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7840H scores 27,832 against the Ryzen 7 5800XT's 27,992 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800XT. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7840H vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800XT.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840H | Ryzen 7 5800XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+6% | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 32 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix (2023−2024) | Vermeer (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 27,832 | 27,992 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 15,036 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,172 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,940 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 7840H uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 5800XT uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840H | Ryzen 7 5800XT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 7840H) / AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 7 5800XT). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5800XT targets Gaming / Content Creation (AM4 Legacy). Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5800XT rivals Core i7-12700K.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840H | Ryzen 7 5800XT |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V, SVM |
| Target Use | — | Gaming / Content Creation (AM4 Legacy) |
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