EPYC 7401P vs Ryzen 7 7840H

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.

EPYC 7401P

2017

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 24 cores / 48 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7840H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌342.9% higher power demand at 155W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 7840H moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Ryzen 7 7840H

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +34.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 155W, a 120W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (27,832 vs 27,836).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7401P, which brings 24 cores / 48 threads.

EPYC 7401P

2017

Ryzen 7 7840H

2023

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 24 cores / 48 threads.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +34.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 155W, a 120W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7840H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌342.9% higher power demand at 155W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 7840H moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (27,832 vs 27,836).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7401P, which brings 24 cores / 48 threads.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7840H better than EPYC 7401P?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 7401P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 7840H is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7401P is the better fit. You are getting 0% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 300% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 7840H still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 7 7840H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 34.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 7 7840H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2017) and a healthier platform with FP8 and DDR5 instead of TR4. 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.

EPYC 7401P Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7840H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7401P	Ryzen 7 7840H
1080p
low	187 FPS	268 FPS
medium	165 FPS	241 FPS
high	132 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	234 FPS
medium	127 FPS	191 FPS
high	97 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	160 FPS
medium	63 FPS	132 FPS
high	48 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	89 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7401P	Ryzen 7 7840H
1080p
low	207 FPS	499 FPS
medium	188 FPS	415 FPS
high	160 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	318 FPS
1440p
low	178 FPS	437 FPS
medium	163 FPS	383 FPS
high	141 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	280 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	290 FPS
medium	103 FPS	265 FPS
high	92 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	215 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7401P	Ryzen 7 7840H
1080p
low	620 FPS	696 FPS
medium	518 FPS	696 FPS
high	466 FPS	696 FPS
ultra	399 FPS	650 FPS
1440p
low	517 FPS	696 FPS
medium	432 FPS	637 FPS
high	378 FPS	548 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	464 FPS
4K
low	383 FPS	534 FPS
medium	308 FPS	460 FPS
high	270 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	344 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7401P	Ryzen 7 7840H
1080p
low	696 FPS	696 FPS
medium	696 FPS	696 FPS
high	651 FPS	696 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	696 FPS
1440p
low	667 FPS	696 FPS
medium	584 FPS	696 FPS
high	500 FPS	696 FPS
ultra	420 FPS	631 FPS
4K
low	475 FPS	619 FPS
medium	427 FPS	553 FPS
high	375 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	320 FPS	434 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7401P and Ryzen 7 7840H

EPYC 7401P

The EPYC 7401P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 27,836 points. Launch price was $1,075.

Ryzen 7 7840H

The Ryzen 7 7840H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600. Passmark benchmark score: 27,832 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7401P packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7840H offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the EPYC 7401P has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 7401P versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840H — a 51.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840H (base: 2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The EPYC 7401P uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7840H uses Phoenix (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7401P scores 27,836 against the Ryzen 7 7840H's 27,832 — a 0% lead for the EPYC 7401P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7401P vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7840H.

Feature	EPYC 7401P	Ryzen 7 7840H
Cores / Threads	24 / 48+200%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3 GHz	5.1 GHz+70%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.8 GHz+90%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+300%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Naples (2017−2018)	Phoenix (2023−2024)
PassMark	27,836	27,832

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7401P uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7840H uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.