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 7600X

2022

Why buy it

✅+1.8% 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 AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core), while Ryzen 7 7840H needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7840H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 7840H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌200% higher power demand at 105W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 7840H

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +22.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 105W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (27,832 vs 28,325).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 7600X can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 5 7600X

2022

Ryzen 7 7840H

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.8% 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 AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core), while Ryzen 7 7840H needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +22.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 105W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7840H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 7840H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌200% higher power demand at 105W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (27,832 vs 28,325).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 7600X can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7840H better than Ryzen 5 7600X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 7840H is ahead with a 22.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 7600X pulls ahead with 1.8% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 7600X 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 7600X is the better fit. You are getting 1.8% 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 7840H is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 7600X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 7840H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it gives you a 22.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 5 7600X is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.8% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 7600X is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (94.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 7840H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022). 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 7600X Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7840H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7600X	Ryzen 7 7840H
1080p
low	266 FPS	268 FPS
medium	246 FPS	241 FPS
high	210 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	226 FPS	234 FPS
medium	189 FPS	191 FPS
high	154 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	157 FPS	160 FPS
medium	131 FPS	132 FPS
high	101 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	89 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7600X	Ryzen 7 7840H
1080p
low	649 FPS	499 FPS
medium	524 FPS	415 FPS
high	436 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	318 FPS
1440p
low	544 FPS	437 FPS
medium	455 FPS	383 FPS
high	388 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	280 FPS
4K
low	341 FPS	290 FPS
medium	290 FPS	265 FPS
high	271 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	232 FPS	215 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 7600X	Ryzen 7 7840H
1080p
low	708 FPS	696 FPS
medium	652 FPS	696 FPS
high	571 FPS	696 FPS
ultra	484 FPS	650 FPS
1440p
low	708 FPS	696 FPS
medium	554 FPS	637 FPS
high	479 FPS	548 FPS
ultra	409 FPS	464 FPS
4K
low	463 FPS	534 FPS
medium	392 FPS	460 FPS
high	341 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	344 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 7600X	Ryzen 7 7840H
1080p
low	708 FPS	696 FPS
medium	708 FPS	696 FPS
high	708 FPS	696 FPS
ultra	708 FPS	696 FPS
1440p
low	708 FPS	696 FPS
medium	708 FPS	696 FPS
high	658 FPS	696 FPS
ultra	571 FPS	631 FPS
4K
low	560 FPS	619 FPS
medium	502 FPS	553 FPS
high	452 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	391 FPS	434 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7600X and Ryzen 7 7840H

Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.

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 Ryzen 5 7600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7840H offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7840H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840H — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 4.7 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7840H uses Phoenix (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 28,325 against the Ryzen 7 7840H's 27,832 — a 1.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7840H.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Ryzen 7 7840H
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	5.3 GHz+4%	5.1 GHz
Base Clock	4.7 GHz+24%	3.8 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+100%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	6 MB+500%	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm, 6 nm	4 nm-20%
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Phoenix (2023−2024)
PassMark	28,325+2%	27,832
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,300	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,900	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	13,800	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7840H uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Ryzen 7 7840H
Socket	AM5	FP8
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 7600X) / not specified (Ryzen 7 7840H). The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Ryzen 7 7840H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.