Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS vs Xeon Gold 5515+

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +26.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 8W instead of 165W, a 157W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 23 MB).
❌Older platform position on FP7/FP8, while Xeon Gold 5515+ moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Xeon Gold 5515+

2023

Why buy it

✅+40.6% larger total L3 cache (23 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of FP7/FP8 and older memory support.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,359 vs 26,852).
❌1962.5% higher power demand at 165W vs 8W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS

2023

Xeon Gold 5515+

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +26.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 8W instead of 165W, a 157W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+40.6% larger total L3 cache (23 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of FP7/FP8 and older memory support.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 23 MB).
❌Older platform position on FP7/FP8, while Xeon Gold 5515+ moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,359 vs 26,852).
❌1962.5% higher power demand at 165W vs 8W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS better than Xeon Gold 5515+?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon Gold 5515+ makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 26.1% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is the better fit. You are getting 1.9% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 26.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon Gold 5515+ is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with LGA4677 and DDR5 instead of FP7/FP8 and 40.6% larger total L3 cache (23 MB vs 16 MB). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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 PRO 7840HS Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 5515+ Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS	Xeon Gold 5515+
1080p
low	269 FPS	166 FPS
medium	243 FPS	144 FPS
high	204 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	236 FPS	139 FPS
medium	193 FPS	118 FPS
high	157 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	63 FPS
medium	136 FPS	57 FPS
high	105 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS	Xeon Gold 5515+
1080p
low	510 FPS	482 FPS
medium	419 FPS	426 FPS
high	361 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	322 FPS	331 FPS
1440p
low	446 FPS	422 FPS
medium	386 FPS	380 FPS
high	332 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	283 FPS	290 FPS
4K
low	294 FPS	273 FPS
medium	266 FPS	247 FPS
high	251 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	205 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS	Xeon Gold 5515+
1080p
low	671 FPS	659 FPS
medium	671 FPS	659 FPS
high	647 FPS	659 FPS
ultra	546 FPS	659 FPS
1440p
low	671 FPS	659 FPS
medium	637 FPS	659 FPS
high	541 FPS	646 FPS
ultra	464 FPS	572 FPS
4K
low	541 FPS	504 FPS
medium	473 FPS	425 FPS
high	419 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	355 FPS	315 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS	Xeon Gold 5515+
1080p
low	671 FPS	659 FPS
medium	671 FPS	659 FPS
high	671 FPS	659 FPS
ultra	671 FPS	614 FPS
1440p
low	671 FPS	659 FPS
medium	671 FPS	659 FPS
high	660 FPS	587 FPS
ultra	573 FPS	495 FPS
4K
low	572 FPS	556 FPS
medium	511 FPS	492 FPS
high	457 FPS	439 FPS
ultra	394 FPS	371 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS and Xeon Gold 5515+

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 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/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 26,852 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon Gold 5515+

The Xeon Gold 5515+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,359 points. Launch price was $1,099.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS and Xeon Gold 5515+ share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5515+ — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS uses the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5515+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS scores 26,852 against the Xeon Gold 5515+'s 26,359 — a 1.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS vs 22.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5515+.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS	Xeon Gold 5515+
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+24%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+19%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB	22.5 MB (total)+41%
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm-60%	10 nm
Architecture	Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)	Emerald Rapids (2023)
PassMark	26,852+2%	26,359

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS uses the FP7/FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 5515+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.