Ryzen 9 6900HX vs Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U

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.•
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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

109%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

108%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

107%

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#97

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

96%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

95%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

94%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 9 6900HX in both compute-intensive tasks (1.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 9 6900HX	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)	✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 9 6900HX	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
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 9 6900HX Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 9 6900HX and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U

Ryzen 9 6900HX

The Ryzen 9 6900HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,248 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) 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. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR5x, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,531 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 9 6900HX and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 9 6900HX versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U — a 4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 9 6900HX uses the Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U uses Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 6900HX scores 24,248 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U's 24,531 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 6900HX vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U.

Feature	Ryzen 9 6900HX	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	5.1 GHz+4%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	8 MB+1500%
Process	6 nm	4 nm-33%
Architecture	Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022)	Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark	24,248	24,531+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 9 6900HX uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.