Ryzen 7 7840HS vs Ryzen 7 8845HS

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 7840HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (16,854 vs 17,500).

Ryzen 7 8845HS

2023

Why buy it

✅+3.8% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7840HS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 7840HS

2023

Ryzen 7 8845HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+3.8% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (16,854 vs 17,500).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7840HS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7840HS better than Ryzen 7 8845HS?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 7840HS is ahead with a 5.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 8845HS pulls ahead with 3.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 8845HS is the better fit. You are getting 3.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 7840HS still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 7 7840HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 5.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 7 8845HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 7840HS Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 8845HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7840HS	Ryzen 7 8845HS
1080p
low	267 FPS	265 FPS
medium	242 FPS	240 FPS
high	203 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	234 FPS
medium	193 FPS	192 FPS
high	157 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	163 FPS	162 FPS
medium	136 FPS	135 FPS
high	105 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7840HS	Ryzen 7 8845HS
1080p
low	495 FPS	486 FPS
medium	406 FPS	399 FPS
high	347 FPS	341 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	304 FPS
1440p
low	432 FPS	424 FPS
medium	374 FPS	367 FPS
high	320 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	267 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	280 FPS
medium	258 FPS	253 FPS
high	242 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	208 FPS	204 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 7840HS	Ryzen 7 8845HS
1080p
low	713 FPS	712 FPS
medium	713 FPS	712 FPS
high	713 FPS	712 FPS
ultra	624 FPS	623 FPS
1440p
low	713 FPS	712 FPS
medium	646 FPS	644 FPS
high	545 FPS	544 FPS
ultra	467 FPS	467 FPS
4K
low	544 FPS	540 FPS
medium	475 FPS	474 FPS
high	422 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	357 FPS	357 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 7840HS	Ryzen 7 8845HS
1080p
low	713 FPS	712 FPS
medium	713 FPS	712 FPS
high	713 FPS	712 FPS
ultra	713 FPS	712 FPS
1440p
low	713 FPS	712 FPS
medium	713 FPS	712 FPS
high	658 FPS	657 FPS
ultra	573 FPS	572 FPS
4K
low	574 FPS	574 FPS
medium	511 FPS	511 FPS
high	456 FPS	455 FPS
ultra	394 FPS	393 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7840HS and Ryzen 7 8845HS

Ryzen 7 7840HS

The Ryzen 7 7840HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) 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. Passmark benchmark score: 28,538 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 8845HS

The Ryzen 7 8845HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (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): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 28,470 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 7840HS and Ryzen 7 8845HS share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840HS versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8845HS — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7840HS uses the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 8845HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7840HS scores 28,538 against the Ryzen 7 8845HS's 28,470 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 7840HS. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 16,854 vs 17,500 (3.8% advantage for the Ryzen 7 8845HS). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,962 vs 2,500, a 24.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 8845HS that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,898 vs 12,250 (2.9% advantage for the Ryzen 7 8845HS). Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7840HS	Ryzen 7 8845HS
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz	5.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz	3.8 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	Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)	Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
PassMark	28,538	28,470
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,854	17,500+4%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,962	2,500+27%
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,898	12,250+3%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FP8 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to LPDDR5-7500 / DDR5-5600 memory speed. Both support up to 256 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 7 7840HS) and SoC (Ryzen 7 8845HS).

Feature	Ryzen 7 7840HS	Ryzen 7 8845HS
Socket	FP8	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5-7500 / DDR5-5600	LPDDR5x-7500
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB	256 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7840HS has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 7 7840HS) vs AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 8845HS). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 7840HS) and Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 8845HS) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7840HS targets High-performance Laptop / Mini-PC, Ryzen 7 8845HS targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7840HS rivals Core i7-13700H; Ryzen 7 8845HS rivals Core i7-13700H.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7840HS	Ryzen 7 8845HS
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Radeon 780M	Radeon 780M
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, SVM	AMD-V (SVM)
Target Use	High-performance Laptop / Mini-PC	Gaming