Core 7 240H vs Ryzen 7 7840U

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.

Core 7 240H

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌60.7% higher power demand at 45W vs 28W.

Ryzen 7 7840U

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 45W, a 17W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 7 240H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (24,547 vs 24,698).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $400 MSRP, while Core 7 240H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Core 7 240H

2024

Ryzen 7 7840U

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 45W, a 17W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌60.7% higher power demand at 45W vs 28W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 7 240H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (24,547 vs 24,698).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $400 MSRP, while Core 7 240H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Core 7 240H better than Ryzen 7 7840U?

Yes. Core 7 240H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 8.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.6% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core 7 240H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 8.0% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core 7 240H is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Core 7 240H is the smarter buy by a wide margin for any fresh desktop build. Core 7 240H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $400 MSRP, and it gives you a 8.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 7840U only looks good on raw value math because it is a cheap legacy laptop CPU, not because it is a serious desktop gaming option. It simply cannot keep up with modern games, especially when the gap is already 8.0% in the shared gaming data.

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

Core 7 240H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023), 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. 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.

Core 7 240H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7840U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 7 240H	Ryzen 7 7840U
1080p
low	285 FPS	257 FPS
medium	262 FPS	237 FPS
high	222 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	236 FPS	228 FPS
medium	194 FPS	191 FPS
high	158 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	166 FPS	159 FPS
medium	135 FPS	134 FPS
high	104 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	92 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Ryzen 7 7840U

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 7 240H	Ryzen 7 7840U
1080p
low	617 FPS	477 FPS
medium	561 FPS	395 FPS
high	463 FPS	342 FPS
ultra	415 FPS	306 FPS
1440p
low	609 FPS	417 FPS
medium	509 FPS	364 FPS
high	421 FPS	315 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	270 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	275 FPS
medium	307 FPS	251 FPS
high	285 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	206 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Ryzen 7 7840U

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 7 240H	Ryzen 7 7840U
1080p
low	617 FPS	614 FPS
medium	617 FPS	614 FPS
high	617 FPS	614 FPS
ultra	601 FPS	595 FPS
1440p
low	617 FPS	614 FPS
medium	617 FPS	614 FPS
high	578 FPS	526 FPS
ultra	496 FPS	452 FPS
4K
low	587 FPS	525 FPS
medium	489 FPS	459 FPS
high	442 FPS	407 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	345 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Ryzen 7 7840U

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 7 240H	Ryzen 7 7840U
1080p
low	617 FPS	614 FPS
medium	617 FPS	614 FPS
high	617 FPS	614 FPS
ultra	617 FPS	614 FPS
1440p
low	617 FPS	614 FPS
medium	617 FPS	614 FPS
high	617 FPS	614 FPS
ultra	617 FPS	549 FPS
4K
low	617 FPS	560 FPS
medium	557 FPS	502 FPS
high	502 FPS	447 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	384 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Ryzen 7 7840U

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 7 240H and Ryzen 7 7840U

Core 7 240H

The Core 7 240H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 24,698 points. Launch price was $502.

Ryzen 7 7840U

The Ryzen 7 7840U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Maio 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023) 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: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600. Passmark benchmark score: 24,547 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core 7 240H packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7840U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core 7 240H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core 7 240H versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840U — a 1.9% clock advantage for the Core 7 240H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core 7 240H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7840U uses Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core 7 240H scores 24,698 against the Ryzen 7 7840U's 24,547 — a 0.6% lead for the Core 7 240H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core 7 240H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7840U.

Feature	Core 7 240H	Ryzen 7 7840U
Cores / Threads	10 / 16+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+2%	5.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.3 GHz+32%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+50%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	4 nm-60%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark	24,698	24,547

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Memory & Platform

The Core 7 240H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7840U uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.