M3 Pro 11-Core 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.

M3 Pro 11-Core

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7840U across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Ryzen 7 7840U

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +28.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,547 vs 24,861).
❌Launch MSRP is still $400 MSRP, while M3 Pro 11-Core mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

M3 Pro 11-Core

2023

Ryzen 7 7840U

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +28.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7840U across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,547 vs 24,861).
❌Launch MSRP is still $400 MSRP, while M3 Pro 11-Core mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7840U better than M3 Pro 11-Core?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 7840U is ahead with a 28.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, M3 Pro 11-Core pulls ahead with 1.3% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, M3 Pro 11-Core is the better fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 11 cores and 11 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 7840U is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 7840U is at an unclear MSRP at $400 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 28.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that M3 Pro 11-Core is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.3% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (61.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen 7 7840U is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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.

M3 Pro 11-Core Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7840U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	M3 Pro 11-Core	Ryzen 7 7840U
1080p
low	182 FPS	257 FPS
medium	146 FPS	237 FPS
high	119 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	228 FPS
medium	115 FPS	191 FPS
high	92 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	159 FPS
medium	56 FPS	134 FPS
high	45 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	92 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	M3 Pro 11-Core	Ryzen 7 7840U
1080p
low	399 FPS	477 FPS
medium	339 FPS	395 FPS
high	293 FPS	342 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	306 FPS
1440p
low	352 FPS	417 FPS
medium	309 FPS	364 FPS
high	270 FPS	315 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	270 FPS
4K
low	255 FPS	275 FPS
medium	229 FPS	251 FPS
high	210 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	184 FPS	206 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	M3 Pro 11-Core	Ryzen 7 7840U
1080p
low	622 FPS	614 FPS
medium	622 FPS	614 FPS
high	622 FPS	614 FPS
ultra	593 FPS	595 FPS
1440p
low	622 FPS	614 FPS
medium	515 FPS	614 FPS
high	458 FPS	526 FPS
ultra	400 FPS	452 FPS
4K
low	452 FPS	525 FPS
medium	356 FPS	459 FPS
high	310 FPS	407 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	345 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	M3 Pro 11-Core	Ryzen 7 7840U
1080p
low	622 FPS	614 FPS
medium	622 FPS	614 FPS
high	622 FPS	614 FPS
ultra	621 FPS	614 FPS
1440p
low	622 FPS	614 FPS
medium	622 FPS	614 FPS
high	540 FPS	614 FPS
ultra	469 FPS	549 FPS
4K
low	494 FPS	560 FPS
medium	443 FPS	502 FPS
high	396 FPS	447 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	384 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M3 Pro 11-Core and Ryzen 7 7840U

M3 Pro 11-Core

The M3 Pro 11-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2023 (2 years ago). It features 11 cores and 11 threads. Base frequency is 2.748 GHz, with boost up to 4.06 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,861 points. Launch price was $299.

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 M3 Pro 11-Core packs 11 cores / 11 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7840U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the M3 Pro 11-Core has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.06 GHz on the M3 Pro 11-Core versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840U — a 22.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840U (base: 2.748 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7840U is built on the Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the M3 Pro 11-Core scores 24,861 against the Ryzen 7 7840U's 24,547 — a 1.3% lead for the M3 Pro 11-Core.

Feature	M3 Pro 11-Core	Ryzen 7 7840U
Cores / Threads	11 / 11+38%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.06 GHz	5.1 GHz+26%
Base Clock	2.748 GHz	3.3 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	—	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	1 MB (per core)
Process	3 nm-25%	4 nm
Architecture	—	Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark	24,861+1%	24,547

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Memory & Platform

The M3 Pro 11-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7840U uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.