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 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics (2-core), while Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS across 31 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $229 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.6% higher average FPS across 31 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (26,864 vs 27,013).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 7600 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 7600.

Ryzen 5 7600

2023

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

2024

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics (2-core), while Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.6% higher average FPS across 31 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS across 31 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $229 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (26,864 vs 27,013).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 7600 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 7600.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS better than Ryzen 5 7600?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is ahead with a 9.6% average FPS lead across 31 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 7600 pulls ahead with 0.6% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 7600 also has the bigger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 7600 is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 7600 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and it gives you a 9.6% average FPS lead across 31 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 5 7600 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.6% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 7600 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (118.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 7600 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7600	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
1080p
low	261 FPS	255 FPS
medium	238 FPS	235 FPS
high	203 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	170 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	227 FPS
medium	187 FPS	189 FPS
high	152 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	157 FPS	157 FPS
medium	131 FPS	133 FPS
high	101 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7600	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
1080p
low	588 FPS	469 FPS
medium	486 FPS	388 FPS
high	408 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	301 FPS
1440p
low	504 FPS	410 FPS
medium	432 FPS	358 FPS
high	368 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	265 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	270 FPS
medium	277 FPS	247 FPS
high	258 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	202 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 7600	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
1080p
low	675 FPS	672 FPS
medium	657 FPS	672 FPS
high	575 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	594 FPS
1440p
low	675 FPS	672 FPS
medium	559 FPS	622 FPS
high	483 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	412 FPS	451 FPS
4K
low	471 FPS	521 FPS
medium	396 FPS	458 FPS
high	345 FPS	406 FPS
ultra	284 FPS	345 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 7600	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
1080p
low	675 FPS	672 FPS
medium	675 FPS	672 FPS
high	675 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	675 FPS	672 FPS
1440p
low	675 FPS	672 FPS
medium	675 FPS	672 FPS
high	666 FPS	633 FPS
ultra	573 FPS	548 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	559 FPS
medium	504 FPS	501 FPS
high	454 FPS	446 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	384 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7600 and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS

Ryzen 5 7600

The Ryzen 5 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 27,013 points. Launch price was $229.

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.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7600 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7600 uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600 scores 27,013 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS's 26,864 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz	5.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+15%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+100%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm	4 nm-20%
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	27,013	26,864
Cinebench R23 Multi	14,500	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,800	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	12,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7600 uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Socket	AM5	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	28	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS). The Ryzen 5 7600 includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600 rivals Core i5-13400.