Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350
VS
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

AMD

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

8 Cores16 Thrd28 WWMax: 5 GHz2025
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

8 Cores16 Thrd28 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2024

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.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen AI 7 PRO 350Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Krackan Point (2025) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen AI 7 PRO 350Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
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.

Path of Exile 2
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Path of Exile 2
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Counter-Strike 2
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Counter-Strike 2
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League of Legends
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League of Legends
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Valorant
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Valorant
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

AMD

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Krackan Point (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,044 points. Launch price was $299.

AMD

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.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (base: 2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses the Krackan Point (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 24,044 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U's 23,934 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U.

FeatureRyzen AI 7 PRO 350Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
8 / 16
Boost Clock
5 GHz
5.1 GHz+2%
Base Clock
2 GHz
3.3 GHz+65%
L3 Cache
8 MB
16 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
1 MB (per core)
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Architecture
Krackan Point (2025)
Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark
24,044
23,934
Cinebench R23 Multi
13,450
Geekbench 6 Single
2,400
Geekbench 6 Multi
9,500
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen AI 7 PRO 350Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Socket
FP8
FP7
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
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U rivals Core Ultra 7 164U.

FeatureRyzen AI 7 PRO 350Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 780M
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Gaming