Ryzen 7 7840HS vs Xeon Gold 6210U
Ryzen 7 7840HS
Xeon Gold 6210U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7840HS
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6210U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Xeon Gold 6210U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Xeon Gold 6210U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xeon Gold 6210U
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.
Xeon Gold 6210U
The Xeon Gold 6210U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 28,861 points. Launch price was $1,500.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 7840HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6210U offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6210U has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840HS versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6210U — a 26.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840HS (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7840HS uses the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6210U uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7840HS scores 28,538 against the Xeon Gold 6210U's 28,861 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6210U. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,854 vs 19,000 (12% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6210U). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,962 vs 1,234, a 45.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 7840HS that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,898 vs 10,072 (16.6% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840HS). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7840HS vs 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6210U.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Xeon Gold 6210U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 20 / 40+150% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+31% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+52% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 27.5 MB+72% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 20 MB+1900% |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 28,538 | 28,861+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,854 | 19,000+13% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,962+59% | 1,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,898+18% | 10,072 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 7840HS uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6210U uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5-7500 / DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 7 7840HS versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 6210U — the Ryzen 7 7840HS supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6210U supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 7840HS) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6210U). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 7 7840HS) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6210U) — the Xeon Gold 6210U offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 7 7840HS) and C620 (Xeon Gold 6210U).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Xeon Gold 6210U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-7500 / DDR5-5600+25% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | 1024 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 6+200% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 48+140% |
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 VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6210U). The Ryzen 7 7840HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon Gold 6210U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7840HS targets High-performance Laptop / Mini-PC, Xeon Gold 6210U targets High-end Workstation / Cloud Compute. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7840HS rivals Core i7-13700H; Xeon Gold 6210U rivals EPYC 7352.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Xeon Gold 6210U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | High-performance Laptop / Mini-PC | High-end Workstation / Cloud Compute |
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