Ryzen 7 8840HX vs Core i7-9700K
Ryzen 7 8840HX
Core i7-9700K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 8840HX
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9700K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 8840HX | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range (2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 8840HX | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
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 8840HX and Core i7-9700K
Ryzen 7 8840HX
The Ryzen 7 8840HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 April 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Dragon Range (2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 42,275 points. Launch price was $499.
Core i7-9700K
The Core i7-9700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,397 points. Launch price was $374.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 8840HX packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i7-9700K offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 7 8840HX has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8840HX versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-9700K — a 4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8840HX (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 8840HX uses the Dragon Range (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Core i7-9700K uses Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 8840HX scores 42,275 against the Core i7-9700K's 14,397 — a 98.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 8840HX. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8840HX vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700K.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 8840HX | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+4% | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.6 GHz+24% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+433% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-64% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Dragon Range (2025) | Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 42,275+194% | 14,397 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 8840HX uses the FL1 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-9700K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the Ryzen 7 8840HX versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i7-9700K — the Ryzen 7 8840HX supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-9700K supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 7 8840HX) vs 16 (Core i7-9700K) — the Ryzen 7 8840HX offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP8,FP7 (Ryzen 7 8840HX) and Intel 300 series (Core i7-9700K).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 8840HX | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FL1 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5600+139900% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 | 128 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i7-9700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 8840HX supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (Ryzen 7 8840HX) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9700K). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 8840HX) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i7-9700K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9700K targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 8840HX rivals Core i7-13700H.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 8840HX | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon 780M | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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