
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U vs Xeon D-2766NT

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

Xeon D-2766NT
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 8840U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2766NT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U | Xeon D-2766NT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($212) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U | Xeon D-2766NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($212) |
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 8840U and Xeon D-2766NT

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.

Xeon D-2766NT
The Xeon D-2766NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 97 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,013 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-2766NT offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon D-2766NT has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2766NT — a 48.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2 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 Xeon D-2766NT's 24,013 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon D-2766NT. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U vs 20 MB on the Xeon D-2766NT.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U | Xeon D-2766NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 28+75% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+65% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+65% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 20 MB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 4 nm-60% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point (2024−2025) | — |
| PassMark | 23,934 | 24,013 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 13,450 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,400 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,500 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-2766NT uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U | Xeon D-2766NT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | FCBGA2579 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U) / not specified (Xeon D-2766NT). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon D-2766NT requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U rivals Core Ultra 7 164U.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U | Xeon D-2766NT |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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