Ryzen 7 7840S
VS
Xeon W-2175

Ryzen 7 7840S vs Xeon W-2175

AMD

Ryzen 7 7840S

8 Cores16 Thrd8 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Xeon W-2175

14 Cores28 Thrd140 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7840S

#2
Ryzen 7 7840S
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#10
Ryzen 7 260
MSRP: $199|Avg: $70
61%
#13
Ryzen 3 210
MSRP: $99|Avg: $99
57%
#14
Ryzen 5 PRO 230
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
56%
#15
Ryzen 5 220
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
54%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2175

#447
EPYC 73F3
MSRP: $3521|Avg: $2100
108%
#448
EPYC 9384X
MSRP: $5529|Avg: $4157
108%
#449
EPYC 8534P
MSRP: $5529|Avg: $5529
108%
#450
EPYC 7663
MSRP: $6366|Avg: $6366
107%
#450
EPYC 9565
MSRP: $10486|Avg: $8233
107%
#452
EPYC 9755
MSRP: $12984|Avg: $10931
106%
#454
Xeon Platinum 8368
MSRP: $7214|Avg: $429
106%
#456
EPYC 9575F
MSRP: $11791|Avg: $9238
104%
#457
EPYC 7642
MSRP: $4775|Avg: $850
103%
#458
EPYC 7573X
MSRP: $5590|Avg: $3580
103%
#459
Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497
102%
#460
Xeon E5-2686 V3
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160
100%
#460
Xeon Gold 6242R
MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779
100%
#462
Xeon W-2175
MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180
100%
#463
EPYC 75F3
MSRP: $5383|Avg: $2799
99%
#464
Xeon W-3375
MSRP: $4951|Avg: $6000
99%
#466
Xeon Platinum 8358
MSRP: $4607|Avg: $3145
98%
#467
EPYC 7662
MSRP: $6150|Avg: $1266
97%
#467
EPYC 7713
MSRP: $7060|Avg: $1299
97%
#469
EPYC 9554
MSRP: $9087|Avg: $2795
95%
#470
Xeon Gold 6338T
MSRP: $3139|Avg: $1795
95%
#471
Xeon E5-2650 v4
MSRP: $1166|Avg: $45
94%
#472
EPYC 9845
MSRP: $13564|Avg: $8670
93%
#473
EPYC 7F32
MSRP: $2100|Avg: $179
92%
#474
EPYC 9654P
MSRP: $10625|Avg: $5345
91%
#475
EPYC 9965
MSRP: $14813|Avg: $10000
90%
#476
EPYC 9745
MSRP: $12141|Avg: $10588
89%
#477
EPYC 7J13
MSRP: $7890|Avg: $150
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 7 7840S (2023) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightRyzen 7 7840SXeon W-2175
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon W-2175 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightRyzen 7 7840SXeon W-2175
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($180)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 Xeon W-2175

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon W-2175

The Xeon W-2175 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 23,507 points. Launch price was $1,947.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7840S packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-2175 offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon W-2175 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840S versus 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2175 — a 17% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840S (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7840S uses the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon W-2175 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7840S scores 23,290 against the Xeon W-2175's 23,507 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon W-2175. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 7840S vs 19.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2175.

FeatureRyzen 7 7840SXeon W-2175
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
14 / 28+75%
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz+19%
4.3 GHz
Base Clock
3.8 GHz+52%
2.5 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB
19.25 MB (total)+20%
L2 Cache
8 MB+700%
1 MB (per core)
Process
4 nm-71%
14 nm
Architecture
Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark
23,290
23,507
Cinebench R23 Multi
13,500
Geekbench 6 Single
2,570
Geekbench 6 Multi
13,535
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7840S uses the FP7/FP7r2/FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2175 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 7 7840SXeon W-2175
Socket
FP7/FP7r2/FP8
LGA2066
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5600, LPDDR5x-7500
Max RAM Capacity
256 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 7840S) / not specified (Xeon W-2175). The Ryzen 7 7840S includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon W-2175 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7840S targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7840S rivals Core i7-1360P.

FeatureRyzen 7 7840SXeon W-2175
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 780M
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V (SVM)
Target Use
Gaming