
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U vs Xeon Gold 6140

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

Xeon Gold 6140
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 8840U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6140
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U | Xeon Gold 6140 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U | Xeon Gold 6140 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Gold 6140

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 6140
The Xeon Gold 6140 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 18 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,187 points. Launch price was $2,445.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6140 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon Gold 6140 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6140 — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6140 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 23,934 against the Xeon Gold 6140's 24,187 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6140. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U vs 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6140.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U | Xeon Gold 6140 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 18 / 36+125% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+38% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+43% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 24.75 MB+55% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 18 MB+1700% |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point (2024−2025) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 23,934 | 24,187+1% |
| 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 Gold 6140 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U versus 2666 on the Xeon Gold 6140 — the Xeon Gold 6140 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6140 supports up to 768 of RAM compared to 256 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6140). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6140) — the Xeon Gold 6140 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP7,FP8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U) and C621 (Xeon Gold 6140).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U | Xeon Gold 6140 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | 2666+53220% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+34952433% | 768 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 6+200% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 48+140% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6140). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon Gold 6140 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U rivals Core Ultra 7 164U; Xeon Gold 6140 rivals EPYC 7451.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U | Xeon Gold 6140 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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