Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS vs Xeon E5-2699A v4

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: +19.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 8W instead of 145W, a 137W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 55 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2699A v4, which brings 22 cores / 44 threads.

Xeon E5-2699A v4

2016

Why buy it

✅+243.8% larger total L3 cache (55 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 22 cores / 44 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,759 vs 26,852).
❌1712.5% higher power demand at 145W vs 8W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS

2023

Xeon E5-2699A v4

2016

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 8W instead of 145W, a 137W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+243.8% larger total L3 cache (55 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 22 cores / 44 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 55 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2699A v4, which brings 22 cores / 44 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,759 vs 26,852).
❌1712.5% higher power demand at 145W vs 8W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS better than Xeon E5-2699A v4?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2699A v4 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 19.4% 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 0.3% 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 19.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2016) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 22/44. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 E5-2699A v4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS	Xeon E5-2699A v4
1080p
low	269 FPS	183 FPS
medium	243 FPS	161 FPS
high	204 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	236 FPS	153 FPS
medium	193 FPS	129 FPS
high	157 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	69 FPS
medium	136 FPS	62 FPS
high	105 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS	Xeon E5-2699A v4
1080p
low	510 FPS	364 FPS
medium	419 FPS	330 FPS
high	361 FPS	279 FPS
ultra	322 FPS	226 FPS
1440p
low	446 FPS	313 FPS
medium	386 FPS	284 FPS
high	332 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	283 FPS	190 FPS
4K
low	294 FPS	195 FPS
medium	266 FPS	178 FPS
high	251 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	121 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS	Xeon E5-2699A v4
1080p
low	671 FPS	669 FPS
medium	671 FPS	669 FPS
high	647 FPS	669 FPS
ultra	546 FPS	647 FPS
1440p
low	671 FPS	669 FPS
medium	637 FPS	617 FPS
high	541 FPS	586 FPS
ultra	464 FPS	530 FPS
4K
low	541 FPS	466 FPS
medium	473 FPS	380 FPS
high	419 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	355 FPS	288 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS	Xeon E5-2699A v4
1080p
low	671 FPS	669 FPS
medium	671 FPS	669 FPS
high	671 FPS	669 FPS
ultra	671 FPS	663 FPS
1440p
low	671 FPS	669 FPS
medium	671 FPS	669 FPS
high	660 FPS	637 FPS
ultra	573 FPS	526 FPS
4K
low	572 FPS	633 FPS
medium	511 FPS	557 FPS
high	457 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	394 FPS	405 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS and Xeon E5-2699A v4

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 E5-2699A v4

The Xeon E5-2699A v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 October 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 55 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 26,759 points. Launch price was $4,938.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2699A v4 offers 22 cores / 44 threads — the Xeon E5-2699A v4 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2699A v4 — a 34.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS uses the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon E5-2699A v4 uses Broadwell-EP (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS scores 26,852 against the Xeon E5-2699A v4's 26,759 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS vs 55 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2699A v4.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS	Xeon E5-2699A v4
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	22 / 44+175%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+42%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+58%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB	55 MB (total)+244%
L2 Cache	8 MB+3100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)	Broadwell-EP (2016)
PassMark	26,852	26,759

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS uses the FP7/FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2699A v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.