Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS vs Core i9-13900HK
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Core i9-13900HK
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 Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-13900HK
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS | Core i9-13900HK |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($697) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS | Core i9-13900HK |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($697) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS and Core i9-13900HK
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) 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: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,864 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i9-13900HK
The Core i9-13900HK is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 27,217 points. Launch price was $697.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i9-13900HK offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i9-13900HK has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i9-13900HK — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Core i9-13900HK (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i9-13900HK uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS scores 26,864 against the Core i9-13900HK's 27,217 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i9-13900HK. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-13900HK.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS | Core i9-13900HK |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 20+75% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.4 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+27% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 24 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point (2024−2025) | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 26,864 | 27,217+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,629 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-13900HK uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS | Core i9-13900HK |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 96 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-13900HK). The Core i9-13900HK includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS | Core i9-13900HK |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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