Ryzen 9 5980HX vs Ryzen 7 7840S
Ryzen 9 5980HX
Ryzen 7 7840S
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 5980HX
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7840S
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 5980HX | Ryzen 7 7840S |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-HX (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 5980HX | Ryzen 7 7840S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 5980HX and Ryzen 7 7840S
Ryzen 9 5980HX
The Ryzen 9 5980HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-HX (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 23,300 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 7 7840S
The Ryzen 7 7840S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,290 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 9 5980HX and Ryzen 7 7840S share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5980HX versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840S — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840S (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 9 5980HX uses the Cezanne-HX (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7840S uses Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 5980HX scores 23,300 against the Ryzen 7 7840S's 23,290 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 9 5980HX. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 5980HX vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 7840S.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 5980HX | Ryzen 7 7840S |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.1 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.8 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 8 MB+1500% |
| Process | 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Cezanne-HX (Zen 3) (2021) | Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 23,300 | 23,290 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 13,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,570 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 13,535 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 5980HX uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 7840S uses FP7/FP7r2/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR4-4266 on the Ryzen 9 5980HX versus DDR5-5600, LPDDR5x-7500 on the Ryzen 7 7840S — the Ryzen 7 7840S supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 7840S supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Ryzen 9 5980HX) vs 20 (Ryzen 7 7840S) — the Ryzen 7 7840S offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 5980HX | Ryzen 7 7840S |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | FP7/FP7r2/FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR4-4266 | DDR5-5600, LPDDR5x-7500+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 256 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 5980HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 7840S supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 9 5980HX) vs AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 7840S). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (8CU) (Ryzen 9 5980HX) and Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 7840S) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 5980HX targets Mobile High-End, Ryzen 7 7840S targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7840S rivals Core i7-1360P.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 5980HX | Ryzen 7 7840S |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics (8CU) | Radeon 780M |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V (SVM) |
| Target Use | Mobile High-End | Gaming |
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