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 7 5800X

2020

Why buy it

✅+15.8% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $449 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌275% higher power demand at 105W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U moves to FP7 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 105W, a 77W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 780M, while Ryzen 7 5800X needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,934 vs 27,712).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 5800X

2020

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

2024

Why buy it

✅+15.8% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 105W, a 77W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 780M, while Ryzen 7 5800X needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $449 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌275% higher power demand at 105W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U moves to FP7 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,934 vs 27,712).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U better than Ryzen 7 5800X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is ahead with a 5.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 5800X pulls ahead with 15.8% better PassMark. Ryzen 7 5800X 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 7 5800X is the better fit. You are getting 15.8% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 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 8840U is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 5800X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $449 MSRP, and it gives you a 5.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 5800X is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 15.8% better PassMark. Ryzen 7 5800X is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (61.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 8840U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2020) and a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of AM4. 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 7 5800X Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 5800X	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
1080p
low	206 FPS	256 FPS
medium	178 FPS	236 FPS
high	146 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	170 FPS	225 FPS
medium	142 FPS	188 FPS
high	115 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	154 FPS
medium	74 FPS	129 FPS
high	59 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	87 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 5800X	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
1080p
low	662 FPS	472 FPS
medium	558 FPS	396 FPS
high	466 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	417 FPS	308 FPS
1440p
low	563 FPS	413 FPS
medium	493 FPS	365 FPS
high	423 FPS	318 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	272 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	274 FPS
medium	308 FPS	253 FPS
high	288 FPS	241 FPS
ultra	250 FPS	208 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 5800X	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
1080p
low	693 FPS	598 FPS
medium	651 FPS	598 FPS
high	570 FPS	598 FPS
ultra	464 FPS	598 FPS
1440p
low	693 FPS	598 FPS
medium	573 FPS	598 FPS
high	498 FPS	533 FPS
ultra	413 FPS	452 FPS
4K
low	484 FPS	518 FPS
medium	410 FPS	448 FPS
high	363 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	302 FPS	336 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 5800X	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
1080p
low	693 FPS	598 FPS
medium	693 FPS	598 FPS
high	693 FPS	598 FPS
ultra	693 FPS	598 FPS
1440p
low	693 FPS	598 FPS
medium	693 FPS	598 FPS
high	672 FPS	598 FPS
ultra	593 FPS	597 FPS
4K
low	604 FPS	595 FPS
medium	550 FPS	535 FPS
high	495 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	436 FPS	418 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

Ryzen 7 5800X

The Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5800X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5800X scores 27,712 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U's 23,934 — a 14.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800X vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5800X	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	5.1 GHz+9%
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+15%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+100%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	27,712+16%	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 7 5800X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 5800X versus DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U — the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 7 5800X) vs 20 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U) — the Ryzen 7 5800X offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 5800X) and FP7,FP8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U).

Feature	Ryzen 7 5800X	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Socket	AM4	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600+25%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	256 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	24+20%	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 5800X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Ryzen 7 5800X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop, Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U rivals Core Ultra 7 164U.