Ryzen 7 7840S vs Core i5-14450HX
Ryzen 7 7840S
Core i5-14450HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7840S
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-14450HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7840S | Core i5-14450HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7840S | Core i5-14450HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7840S and Core i5-14450HX
Ryzen 7 7840S
The Ryzen 7 7840S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 January 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. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,290 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i5-14450HX
The Core i5-14450HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): + 20 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,557 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 7840S packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-14450HX offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-14450HX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840S versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-14450HX — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840S (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7840S uses the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i5-14450HX uses Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7840S scores 23,290 against the Core i5-14450HX's 23,557 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-14450HX. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 7840S vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-14450HX.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840S | Core i5-14450HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 16+25% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+6% | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+58% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 20 MB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) | Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) |
| PassMark | 23,290 | 23,557+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 13,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,570 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,535 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 7840S uses the FP7/FP7r2/FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-14450HX uses FCBGA1964 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600, LPDDR5x-7500 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 7840S supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840S | Core i5-14450HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7/FP7r2/FP8 | FCBGA1964 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600, LPDDR5x-7500 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i5-14450HX 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 7840S) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-14450HX). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 7840S) and Intel UHD Graphics (Core i5-14450HX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7840S targets Gaming, Core i5-14450HX targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7840S rivals Core i7-1360P.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840S | Core i5-14450HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V (SVM) | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Gaming | Mobile |
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