Xeon E-2468
VS
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

Xeon E-2468 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

Intel

Xeon E-2468

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2023
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

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 Xeon E-2468

#171
Xeon W-2140B
MSRP: $294|Avg: $99
104%
#176
Xeon 6325P
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
103%
#178
Xeon Silver 4510
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
102%
#179
Xeon W-3223
MSRP: $294|Avg: $294
102%
#182
EPYC Embedded 8224P
MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048
101%
#185
Xeon E-2468
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#187
Xeon Gold 5520+
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764
100%
#188
EPYC 8124P
MSRP: $639|Avg: $639
100%
#196
Xeon 6515P
MSRP: $740|Avg: $886
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

#153
EPYC 7303P
MSRP: $594|Avg: $594
103%
#155
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $999
102%
#166
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#169
Xeon E-2356G
MSRP: $311|Avg: $544
99%
#171
Xeon W-2140B
MSRP: $294|Avg: $99
99%
#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
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2468 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon E-2468Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon E-2468Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2468 and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

Intel

Xeon E-2468

The Xeon E-2468 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 26,652 points. Launch price was $426.

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS 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: 26,864 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

Both the Xeon E-2468 and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Xeon E-2468 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS — a 1.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2468 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E-2468 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2468 scores 26,652 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS's 26,864 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2468 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS.

FeatureXeon E-2468Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
8 / 16
Boost Clock
5.2 GHz+2%
5.1 GHz
Base Clock
2.6 GHz
3.3 GHz+27%
L3 Cache
24 MB (total)+50%
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)+100%
1 MB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm
4 nm-43%
Architecture
Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark
26,652
26,864
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2468 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E-2468Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Socket
LGA1700
FP7
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+25%
PCIe 4.0