Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS vs Xeon E-2468

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 PRO 7840HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 8W instead of 65W, a 57W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Older platform position on FP7/FP8, while Xeon E-2468 moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Xeon E-2468

2023

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP7/FP8 and older memory support.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,652 vs 26,852).
❌712.5% higher power demand at 65W vs 8W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS

2023

Xeon E-2468

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 8W instead of 65W, a 57W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP7/FP8 and older memory support.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Older platform position on FP7/FP8, while Xeon E-2468 moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,652 vs 26,852).
❌712.5% higher power demand at 65W vs 8W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS better than Xeon E-2468?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E-2468 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 19.2% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 19.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Xeon E-2468 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of FP7/FP8 and 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 PRO 7840HS Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2468 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS	Xeon E-2468
1080p
low	269 FPS	254 FPS
medium	243 FPS	245 FPS
high	204 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	175 FPS
1440p
low	236 FPS	220 FPS
medium	193 FPS	189 FPS
high	157 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	152 FPS
medium	136 FPS	130 FPS
high	105 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	88 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS	Xeon E-2468
1080p
low	510 FPS	616 FPS
medium	419 FPS	522 FPS
high	361 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	322 FPS	404 FPS
1440p
low	446 FPS	533 FPS
medium	386 FPS	467 FPS
high	332 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	283 FPS	342 FPS
4K
low	294 FPS	313 FPS
medium	266 FPS	280 FPS
high	251 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	232 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS	Xeon E-2468
1080p
low	671 FPS	646 FPS
medium	671 FPS	529 FPS
high	647 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	546 FPS	404 FPS
1440p
low	671 FPS	588 FPS
medium	637 FPS	489 FPS
high	541 FPS	425 FPS
ultra	464 FPS	369 FPS
4K
low	541 FPS	424 FPS
medium	473 FPS	369 FPS
high	419 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	355 FPS	285 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS	Xeon E-2468
1080p
low	671 FPS	666 FPS
medium	671 FPS	666 FPS
high	671 FPS	666 FPS
ultra	671 FPS	652 FPS
1440p
low	671 FPS	666 FPS
medium	671 FPS	666 FPS
high	660 FPS	608 FPS
ultra	573 FPS	535 FPS
4K
low	572 FPS	536 FPS
medium	511 FPS	490 FPS
high	457 FPS	438 FPS
ultra	394 FPS	382 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS and Xeon E-2468

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 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. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 26,852 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E-2468

The Xeon E-2468 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 26,652 points. Launch price was $426.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS and Xeon E-2468 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS versus 5.2 GHz on the Xeon E-2468 — a 1.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2468 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS uses the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon E-2468 uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS scores 26,852 against the Xeon E-2468's 26,652 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2468.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS	Xeon E-2468
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz	5.2 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+46%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB	24 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm-43%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
PassMark	26,852	26,652

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS uses the FP7/FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2468 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.