Ryzen 7 7840HS vs Ryzen 7 260
Ryzen 7 7840HS
Ryzen 7 260
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7840HS
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 260
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Ryzen 7 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Ryzen 7 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
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 7840HS and Ryzen 7 260
Ryzen 7 7840HS
The Ryzen 7 7840HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) 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. Passmark benchmark score: 28,538 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 7 260
The Ryzen 7 260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) 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): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 28,339 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 7840HS and Ryzen 7 260 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840HS versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 260 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7840HS uses the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 260 uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7840HS scores 28,538 against the Ryzen 7 260's 28,339 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 7840HS. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Ryzen 7 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 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-HS (Zen 4) (2023) | Hawk Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 28,538 | 28,339 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,854 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,962 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,898 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FP8 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to LPDDR5-7500 / DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 7840HS supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Ryzen 7 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-7500 / DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+300% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 7 7840HS has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 7 7840HS) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 260). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 7840HS) and Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 260) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7840HS targets High-performance Laptop / Mini-PC, Ryzen 7 260 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7840HS rivals Core i7-13700H.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Ryzen 7 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | Radeon 780M |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | AMD-V |
| Target Use | High-performance Laptop / Mini-PC | Mobile |
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