Ryzen 7 8840HX vs Xeon Gold 6338N
Ryzen 7 8840HX
Xeon Gold 6338N
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 8840HX
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6338N
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 8840HX | Xeon Gold 6338N |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range (2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 8840HX | Xeon Gold 6338N |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,200) |
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 Xeon Gold 6338N
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.
Xeon Gold 6338N
The Xeon Gold 6338N is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 42,086 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 8840HX packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6338N offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Gold 6338N has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8840HX versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6338N — a 37.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8840HX (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 8840HX uses the Dragon Range (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6338N uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 8840HX scores 42,275 against the Xeon Gold 6338N's 42,086 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 8840HX. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8840HX vs 48 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6338N.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 8840HX | Xeon Gold 6338N |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 32 / 64+167% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+46% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+32% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+33% | 48 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-50% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Dragon Range (2025) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 42,275 | 42,086 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 8840HX uses the FL1 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6338N uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the Ryzen 7 8840HX versus 2667 on the Xeon Gold 6338N — the Ryzen 7 8840HX supports 71% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6338N supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 64 — 195.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 8840HX) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6338N). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 7 8840HX) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6338N) — the Xeon Gold 6338N offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP8,FP7 (Ryzen 7 8840HX) and LGA4189 (Xeon Gold 6338N).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 8840HX | Xeon Gold 6338N |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FL1 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5600+110% | 2667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 | 6144+9500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 64+129% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (Ryzen 7 8840HX) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6338N). The Ryzen 7 8840HX includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon 780M), while the Xeon Gold 6338N requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 8840HX rivals Core i7-13700H; Xeon Gold 6338N rivals EPYC 7513.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 8840HX | Xeon Gold 6338N |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon 780M | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
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