Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U vs Xeon Gold 6122

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

8 / 16

23,934

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon Gold 6122

20 / 40

23,781

0.0%

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 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 Xeon Gold 6122

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

699%

#1

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

5%

#2

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

13%

#3

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

12%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

11%

#5

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

11%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

132%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

117%

#14

Xeon Gold 6122

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

91%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

90%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

82%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

82%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (2024) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U	Xeon Gold 6122
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 6122 (2018) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U	Xeon Gold 6122
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

Xeon Gold 6122 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and Xeon Gold 6122

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 Gold 6122

The Xeon Gold 6122 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 23,781 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6122 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6122 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6122 — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (base: 3.3 GHz vs 1.8 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 Gold 6122's 23,781 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U vs 28 MB on the Xeon Gold 6122.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U	Xeon Gold 6122
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	20 / 40+150%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+38%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+83%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	28 MB+75%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	—
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point (2024−2025)	—
PassMark	23,934	23,781
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 Xeon Gold 6122 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U	Xeon Gold 6122
Socket	FP7	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
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 (Xeon Gold 6122). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon Gold 6122 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U rivals Core Ultra 7 164U.