Ryzen 5 240 vs Ryzen 7 8840U

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 240

2025

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,167 vs 23,415).
❌60.7% higher power demand at 45W vs 28W.

Ryzen 7 8840U

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 45W, a 17W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 5 240

2025

Ryzen 7 8840U

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 45W, a 17W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,167 vs 23,415).
❌60.7% higher power demand at 45W vs 28W.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 8840U better than Ryzen 5 240?

Yes. Ryzen 7 8840U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 2.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 8840U is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 2.5% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 8840U is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 8840U still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 7 8840U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 2.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 240 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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 5 240 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 8840U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 240	Ryzen 7 8840U
1080p
low	265 FPS	255 FPS
medium	239 FPS	235 FPS
high	200 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	170 FPS
1440p
low	234 FPS	227 FPS
medium	191 FPS	189 FPS
high	156 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	162 FPS	157 FPS
medium	135 FPS	133 FPS
high	104 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 240	Ryzen 7 8840U
1080p
low	426 FPS	468 FPS
medium	353 FPS	388 FPS
high	308 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	271 FPS	301 FPS
1440p
low	369 FPS	409 FPS
medium	320 FPS	358 FPS
high	281 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	265 FPS
4K
low	265 FPS	269 FPS
medium	235 FPS	247 FPS
high	218 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	202 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 240	Ryzen 7 8840U
1080p
low	579 FPS	585 FPS
medium	579 FPS	585 FPS
high	579 FPS	585 FPS
ultra	579 FPS	585 FPS
1440p
low	579 FPS	585 FPS
medium	579 FPS	585 FPS
high	520 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	449 FPS	451 FPS
4K
low	501 FPS	521 FPS
medium	445 FPS	458 FPS
high	380 FPS	406 FPS
ultra	315 FPS	345 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 240	Ryzen 7 8840U
1080p
low	579 FPS	585 FPS
medium	579 FPS	585 FPS
high	579 FPS	585 FPS
ultra	579 FPS	585 FPS
1440p
low	579 FPS	585 FPS
medium	579 FPS	585 FPS
high	579 FPS	585 FPS
ultra	545 FPS	548 FPS
4K
low	565 FPS	559 FPS
medium	506 FPS	501 FPS
high	450 FPS	446 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	384 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 240 and Ryzen 7 8840U

Ryzen 5 240

The Ryzen 5 240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,167 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 8840U

The Ryzen 7 8840U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) 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: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,415 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 240 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 8840U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 8840U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 240 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8840U — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8840U (base: 4.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 240 uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 8840U uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 240 scores 23,167 against the Ryzen 7 8840U's 23,415 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 8840U. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 240	Ryzen 7 8840U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5.1 GHz+2%
Base Clock	4.3 GHz+30%	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	Hawk Point (2024−2025)	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025)
PassMark	23,167	23,415+1%