Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs Ryzen 7 7840U
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Ryzen 7 7840U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7840U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Ryzen 7 7840U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Ryzen 7 7840U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 AI Max PRO 380 and Ryzen 7 7840U
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,613 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 7 7840U
The Ryzen 7 7840U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Maio 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-U (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 (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600. Passmark benchmark score: 24,547 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7840U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7840U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840U — a 4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840U (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the Strix Halo (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7840U uses Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 24,613 against the Ryzen 7 7840U's 24,547 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Ryzen 7 7840U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.1 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Halo (2025) | Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 24,613 | 24,547 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the FP11 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7840U uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Ryzen 7 7840U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP11 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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