Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS vs Core Ultra 5 225T
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Core Ultra 5 225T
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 225T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS | Core Ultra 5 225T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS | Core Ultra 5 225T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
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 Ultra 5 225T
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 Ultra 5 225T
The Core Ultra 5 225T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2025 (recentemente). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1851. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 26,874 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225T offers 10 cores / 10 threads — the Core Ultra 5 225T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS versus 4.9 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225T — a 4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS scores 26,864 against the Core Ultra 5 225T's 26,874 — a 0% lead for the Core Ultra 5 225T. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS vs 20 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 225T.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS | Core Ultra 5 225T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 10+25% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+4% | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+32% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 20 MB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core)+200% |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm-25% |
| Architecture | Hawk Point (2024−2025) | Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 26,864 | 26,874 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,677 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,943 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 5 225T uses LGA1851 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS | Core Ultra 5 225T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | LGA1851 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS) / VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 225T). The Core Ultra 5 225T includes integrated graphics (Arc Graphics (16EU)), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 5 225T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 5 225T rivals Ryzen 5 9600X.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS | Core Ultra 5 225T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Arc Graphics (16EU) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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