CPU
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Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS
Xeon w3-2435
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2435
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS | Xeon w3-2435 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($790) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS | Xeon w3-2435 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($790) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS and Xeon w3-2435
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 w3-2435
The Xeon w3-2435 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 26,504 points. Launch price was $669.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS and Xeon w3-2435 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon w3-2435 — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS uses the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon w3-2435 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS scores 26,852 against the Xeon w3-2435's 26,504 — a 1.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS vs 22.5 MB on the Xeon w3-2435.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS | Xeon w3-2435 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+13% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+23% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 22.5 MB+41% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 26,852+1% | 26,504 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS uses the FP7/FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w3-2435 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS | Xeon w3-2435 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7/FP8 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
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