Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U vs M3 Pro 12-Core

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 8840U

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

103%

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

102%

#164

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

99%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

98%

#176

Xeon 6325P

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#178

Xeon Silver 4510

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

97%

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar M3 Pro 12-Core

#206

M3 Pro 12-Core

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U leads in gaming performance. However, the M3 Pro 12-Core is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U	M3 Pro 12-Core
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U	M3 Pro 12-Core
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 8840U Benchmark Check

M3 Pro 12-Core Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and M3 Pro 12-Core

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U 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: 23,934 points. Launch price was $299.

M3 Pro 12-Core

The M3 Pro 12-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2023 (2 years ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.748 GHz, with boost up to 4.06 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,170 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the M3 Pro 12-Core offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the M3 Pro 12-Core has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U versus 4.06 GHz on the M3 Pro 12-Core — a 22.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.748 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is built on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 23,934 against the M3 Pro 12-Core's 24,170 — a 1% lead for the M3 Pro 12-Core.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U	M3 Pro 12-Core
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	12 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+26%	4.06 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+20%	2.748 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	—
Process	4 nm	3 nm-25%
Architecture	Hawk Point (2024−2025)	—
PassMark	23,934	24,170
Cinebench R23 Multi	13,450	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,400	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	9,500	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the M3 Pro 12-Core uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U	M3 Pro 12-Core
Socket	FP7	none
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	—
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U) / not specified (M3 Pro 12-Core). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the M3 Pro 12-Core requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U rivals Core Ultra 7 164U.