Ryzen 7 8840U vs Ryzen 7 7735H

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7735H

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

107%

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

103%

#79

Ryzen 7 7735H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

99%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

98%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 8840U leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 7 7735H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 7 8840U	Ryzen 7 7735H
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-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 8840U	Ryzen 7 7735H
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 8840U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7735H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 8840U and Ryzen 7 7735H

Ryzen 7 8840U

The Ryzen 7 8840U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) 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: 23,415 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 7735H

The Ryzen 7 7735H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 April 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 23,619 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 8840U and Ryzen 7 7735H share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8840U versus 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7735H — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8840U (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 8840U uses the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7735H uses Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 8840U scores 23,415 against the Ryzen 7 7735H's 23,619 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 7735H. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 8840U	Ryzen 7 7735H
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+7%	4.75 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+3%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	4 nm-33%	6 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025)	Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023)
PassMark	23,415	23,619

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 8840U uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7735H uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 8840U	Ryzen 7 7735H
Socket	FP8	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 8840U) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7735H). The Ryzen 7 7735H includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Ryzen 7 8840U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7735H targets Mobile.