Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U vs Ryzen Z1 Extreme

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

109%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

108%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

107%

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#97

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

96%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

95%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

94%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Z1 Extreme

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

106%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

106%

#138

Ryzen Z1 Extreme

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

96%

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Ryzen Z1 Extreme shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U	Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U	Ryzen Z1 Extreme
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 PRO 7840U Benchmark Check

Ryzen Z1 Extreme Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U and Ryzen Z1 Extreme

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) 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. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR5x, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,531 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen Z1 Extreme

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Maio 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) 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): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,668 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U and Ryzen Z1 Extreme share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). Both are built on the Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) architecture using a 4 nm process. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U scores 24,531 against the Ryzen Z1 Extreme's 24,668 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U	Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz	5.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	8 MB+700%	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm	4 nm
Architecture	Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)	Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark	24,531	24,668

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U uses the FP7/FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.