Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
VS
Xeon Gold 6152

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U vs Xeon Gold 6152

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U

8 Cores16 Thrd8 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Xeon Gold 6152

22 Cores44 Thrd140 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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 Xeon Gold 6152

#21
Xeon Platinum 8260M
MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A
121%
#22
Xeon Platinum 8268
MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A
120%
#24
Xeon Gold 6130H
MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A
117%
#34
Xeon Gold 6152
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#41
Xeon W-2195
MSRP: $150|Avg: $5
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U (2023) utilizes 4 nm technology and LPDDR5x, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightRyzen 7 PRO 7840UXeon Gold 6152
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 6152 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightRyzen 7 PRO 7840UXeon Gold 6152
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U and Xeon Gold 6152

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon Gold 6152

The Xeon Gold 6152 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 30.25 MB. L2 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,287 points. Launch price was $3,655.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6152 offers 22 cores / 44 threads — the Xeon Gold 6152 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6152 — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U uses the Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6152 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U scores 24,531 against the Xeon Gold 6152's 24,287 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U vs 30.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6152.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 7840UXeon Gold 6152
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
22 / 44+175%
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz+38%
3.7 GHz
Base Clock
3.3 GHz+57%
2.1 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB
30.25 MB+89%
L2 Cache
8 MB
22 MB+175%
Process
4 nm-71%
14 nm
Architecture
Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark
24,531+1%
24,287
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U uses the FP7/FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6152 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 7840UXeon Gold 6152
Socket
FP7/FP8
LGA3647
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
2666
Max RAM Capacity
768
RAM Channels
6
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
48
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6152). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6152 rivals EPYC 7451.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 7840UXeon Gold 6152
Integrated GPU
No
IGPU Model
None
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d