Ryzen 7 7840HS vs Xeon w3-2525
Ryzen 7 7840HS
Xeon w3-2525
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7840HS
Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2525
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Xeon w3-2525 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($800) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Xeon w3-2525 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($800) |
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 w3-2525
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 w3-2525
The Xeon w3-2525 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 175 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 28,641 points. Launch price was $609.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 7840HS and Xeon w3-2525 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840HS versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon w3-2525 — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840HS (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7840HS uses the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon w3-2525 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7840HS scores 28,538 against the Xeon w3-2525's 28,641 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon w3-2525. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,962 vs 2,000, a 1.9% lead for the Xeon w3-2525 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,898 vs 15,000 (23.1% advantage for the Xeon w3-2525). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7840HS vs 22.5 MB on the Xeon w3-2525.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Xeon w3-2525 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+13% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+9% | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 22.5 MB+41% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 28,538 | 28,641 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,854 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,962 | 2,000+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,898 | 15,000+26% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 7840HS uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w3-2525 uses LGA4677 (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 2 TB — 196.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 7840HS) vs 4 (Xeon w3-2525). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 7 7840HS) vs 64 (Xeon w3-2525) — the Xeon w3-2525 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 7 7840HS) and W790 (Xeon w3-2525).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Xeon w3-2525 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-7500 / DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | 2 TB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 64+220% |
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 (Xeon w3-2525). The Ryzen 7 7840HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon w3-2525 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7840HS targets High-performance Laptop / Mini-PC, Xeon w3-2525 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7840HS rivals Core i7-13700H; Xeon w3-2525 rivals Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840HS | Xeon w3-2525 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | None |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | High-performance Laptop / Mini-PC | Workstation |
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