Ryzen 7 7840S vs Ryzen 7 3800XT
Ryzen 7 7840S
Ryzen 7 3800XT
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7840S
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 3800XT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7840S | Ryzen 7 3800XT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($249) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7840S | Ryzen 7 3800XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($249) |
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 Ryzen 7 3800XT
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.
Ryzen 7 3800XT
The Ryzen 7 3800XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 23,441 points. Launch price was $399.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 7840S and Ryzen 7 3800XT share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840S versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3800XT — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840S (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7840S uses the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3800XT uses Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7840S scores 23,290 against the Ryzen 7 3800XT's 23,441 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 3800XT. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 7840S vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3800XT.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840S | Ryzen 7 3800XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+9% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 32 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+1500% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | 7 nm, 12 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) | Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 23,290 | 23,441 |
| 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 Ryzen 7 3800XT uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600, LPDDR5x-7500 on the Ryzen 7 7840S versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 3800XT — the Ryzen 7 7840S supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 7840S 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 7840S) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 3800XT) — the Ryzen 7 3800XT offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840S | Ryzen 7 3800XT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7/FP7r2/FP8 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600, LPDDR5x-7500+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 7 3800XT has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 7840S supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 7840S) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 3800XT). The Ryzen 7 7840S includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Ryzen 7 3800XT requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7840S targets Gaming, Ryzen 7 3800XT targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7840S rivals Core i7-1360P.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840S | Ryzen 7 3800XT |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V (SVM) | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Gaming | Desktop |
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