Ryzen 7 7840HS vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Ryzen 7 7840HS
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Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7840HS
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) |
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 7800X3D
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 7800X3D
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 7840HS and Ryzen 7 7800X3D share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840HS versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840HS (base: 3.8 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7840HS uses the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7840HS scores 28,538 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 18.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,854 vs 18,500 (9.3% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,962 vs 2,700, a 31.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,898 vs 15,000 (23.1% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7840HS vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+2% | 5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.4 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 96 MB (total)+500% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-20% | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 28,538 | 34,293+20% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,854 | 18,500+10% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,962 | 2,700+38% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,898 | 15,000+26% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 7840HS uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR5-7500 / DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 7840HS supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 7 7840HS) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 7 7840HS) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-7500 / DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 28+40% |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. 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 7800X3D). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 7840HS) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — 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 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7840HS rivals Core i7-13700H; Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | AMD-V |
| Target Use | High-performance Laptop / Mini-PC | Gaming |
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