Ryzen 7 8840U vs Xeon W-1370P

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 8840U

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 125W, a 97W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,415 vs 23,698).

Xeon W-1370P

2021

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 8840U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $323 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 8840U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌346.4% higher power demand at 125W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 8840U moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Ryzen 7 8840U

2023

Xeon W-1370P

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 125W, a 97W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,415 vs 23,698).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 8840U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $323 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 8840U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌346.4% higher power demand at 125W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 8840U moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 8840U better than Xeon W-1370P?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-1370P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 8840U is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon W-1370P is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 8840U is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon W-1370P makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 8840U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $323 MSRP, and it gives you a 13.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon W-1370P is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.2% better PassMark. Xeon W-1370P is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (73.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 8840U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021) and a healthier platform with FP8 and DDR5 instead of LGA1200. 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 8840U Benchmark Check

Xeon W-1370P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 8840U	Xeon W-1370P
1080p
low	255 FPS	262 FPS
medium	235 FPS	241 FPS
high	198 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	227 FPS	227 FPS
medium	189 FPS	189 FPS
high	154 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	157 FPS	156 FPS
medium	133 FPS	130 FPS
high	103 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	88 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 8840U	Xeon W-1370P
1080p
low	468 FPS	421 FPS
medium	388 FPS	355 FPS
high	336 FPS	315 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	284 FPS
1440p
low	409 FPS	375 FPS
medium	358 FPS	326 FPS
high	310 FPS	288 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	250 FPS
4K
low	269 FPS	250 FPS
medium	247 FPS	224 FPS
high	234 FPS	217 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	185 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 8840U	Xeon W-1370P
1080p
low	585 FPS	592 FPS
medium	585 FPS	537 FPS
high	585 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	585 FPS	398 FPS
1440p
low	585 FPS	592 FPS
medium	585 FPS	497 FPS
high	525 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	451 FPS	366 FPS
4K
low	521 FPS	427 FPS
medium	458 FPS	370 FPS
high	406 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	280 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 8840U	Xeon W-1370P
1080p
low	585 FPS	592 FPS
medium	585 FPS	592 FPS
high	585 FPS	592 FPS
ultra	585 FPS	592 FPS
1440p
low	585 FPS	592 FPS
medium	585 FPS	592 FPS
high	585 FPS	592 FPS
ultra	548 FPS	592 FPS
4K
low	559 FPS	592 FPS
medium	501 FPS	576 FPS
high	446 FPS	515 FPS
ultra	384 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 8840U and Xeon W-1370P

Ryzen 7 8840U

The Ryzen 7 8840U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) 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. Passmark benchmark score: 23,415 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon W-1370P

The Xeon W-1370P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,698 points. Launch price was $428.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 8840U and Xeon W-1370P share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8840U versus 5.2 GHz on the Xeon W-1370P — a 1.9% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1370P (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 8840U uses the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon W-1370P uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 8840U scores 23,415 against the Xeon W-1370P's 23,698 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon W-1370P. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 8840U	Xeon W-1370P
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz	5.2 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	3.6 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025)	Rocket Lake-S (2021)
PassMark	23,415	23,698+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 8840U uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1370P uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.