Ryzen 7 7840S vs Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H
Ryzen 7 7840S
Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7840S
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7840S | Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7840S | Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H
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 PRO 6850H
The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,491 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 7840S and Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 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 PRO 6850H — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840S (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7840S uses the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H uses Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7840S scores 23,290 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H's 23,491 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 13,500 vs 13,149 (2.6% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840S). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,570 vs 1,649, a 43.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 7840S that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,535 vs 7,431 (58.2% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840S). L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 7840S vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840S | Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+9% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+19% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+1500% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-33% | 6 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) | Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) |
| PassMark | 23,290 | 23,491 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 13,500+3% | 13,149 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,570+56% | 1,649 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,535+82% | 7,431 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 7840S uses the FP7/FP7r2/FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — 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 64 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 7 7840S) vs 12 (Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H) — the Ryzen 7 7840S offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen 7 7840S) and Mobile (Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840S | Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7/FP7r2/FP8 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600, LPDDR5x-7500 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+300% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+67% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 7840S) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 7840S) and Radeon 680M (Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7840S targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7840S rivals Core i7-1360P.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7840S | Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | Radeon 680M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V (SVM) | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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