Ryzen 7 7840U vs Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

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 7840U

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 55W, a 27W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,547 vs 24,613).

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

2025

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7840U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌96.4% higher power demand at 55W vs 28W.

Ryzen 7 7840U

2023

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 55W, a 27W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,547 vs 24,613).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7840U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌96.4% higher power demand at 55W vs 28W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 better than Ryzen 7 7840U?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 7840U is ahead with a 6.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 pulls ahead with 0.3% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is in basically the same MSRP band at $400 MSRP versus $400 MSRP, and it gives you 0.3% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 7840U is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 6.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 0.3% better value on MSRP (61.5 vs 61.4 PassMark/$), 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 AI Max PRO 380 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 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.

Ryzen 7 7840U Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7840U	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	257 FPS	272 FPS
medium	237 FPS	239 FPS
high	200 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	228 FPS	233 FPS
medium	191 FPS	184 FPS
high	155 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	161 FPS
medium	134 FPS	129 FPS
high	104 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7840U	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	477 FPS	402 FPS
medium	395 FPS	327 FPS
high	342 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	417 FPS	341 FPS
medium	364 FPS	287 FPS
high	315 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	216 FPS
4K
low	275 FPS	257 FPS
medium	251 FPS	221 FPS
high	238 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	170 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 7840U	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	614 FPS	615 FPS
medium	614 FPS	615 FPS
high	614 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	595 FPS	554 FPS
1440p
low	614 FPS	615 FPS
medium	614 FPS	588 FPS
high	526 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	452 FPS	429 FPS
4K
low	525 FPS	509 FPS
medium	459 FPS	416 FPS
high	407 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	289 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 7840U	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	614 FPS	615 FPS
medium	614 FPS	615 FPS
high	614 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	614 FPS	615 FPS
1440p
low	614 FPS	615 FPS
medium	614 FPS	615 FPS
high	614 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	549 FPS	589 FPS
4K
low	560 FPS	602 FPS
medium	502 FPS	536 FPS
high	447 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	384 FPS	421 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7840U and Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

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.

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,613 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7840U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 7840U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840U versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 — a 4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840U (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7840U uses the Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses Strix Halo (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7840U scores 24,547 against the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380's 24,613 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7840U	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+4%	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	3.6 GHz+9%
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-U (Zen 4) (2023)	Strix Halo (2025)
PassMark	24,547	24,613

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7840U uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7840U	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Socket	FP8	FP11
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 7840U launched at $400 MSRP, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 debuted at $400. On MSRP ($400 vs $400), the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 7840U delivers 61.4 pts/$ vs 61.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 — making the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 the 0.3% better value option.