Ryzen 7 8840HS vs Xeon Gold 6142

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 8840HS

8 / 16

25,156

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon Gold 6142

16 / 32

25,490

+1.3%

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 8840HS

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

106%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

105%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

104%

#91

Ryzen 7 8840HS

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

93%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6142

#5

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

13%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

154%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

137%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

106%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

105%

#20

Xeon Gold 6142

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

96%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

96%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

93%

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 8840HS (2023) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 7 8840HS	Xeon Gold 6142
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 6142 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 7 8840HS	Xeon Gold 6142
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Ryzen 7 8840HS Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6142 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 8840HS and Xeon Gold 6142

Ryzen 7 8840HS

The Ryzen 7 8840HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 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): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 25,156 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon Gold 6142

The Xeon Gold 6142 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 25,490 points. Launch price was $2,946.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 8840HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6142 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6142 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8840HS versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6142 — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8840HS (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 8840HS uses the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6142 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 8840HS scores 25,156 against the Xeon Gold 6142's 25,490 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6142. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8840HS vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6142.

Feature	Ryzen 7 8840HS	Xeon Gold 6142
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	16 / 32+100%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+38%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+27%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	22 MB+38%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	16 MB+1500%
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	25,156	25,490+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 8840HS uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6142 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.