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Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7840U

#146

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

108%

#147

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

108%

#148

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

107%

#149

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

106%

#150

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

105%

#151

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

105%

#152

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

104%

#153

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

103%

#154

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

103%

#155

Ryzen Embedded R1305G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

102%

#156

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

102%

#157

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

102%

#158

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

101%

#159

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

100%

#160

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#161

Ryzen 7 7840U

MSRP: $400|Avg: N/A

100%

#162

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#163

Xeon E3-1505M v5

MSRP: $115|Avg: $115

99%

#164

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

97%

#165

E-300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

96%

#166

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

94%

#167

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

94%

#168

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

93%

#169

Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $360|Avg: N/A

93%

#170

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

93%

#171

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

#172

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

92%

#173

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

#174

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

92%

#175

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

91%

#176

Core i7-12700H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Ryzen 7 7840U across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Ryzen 7 7840U specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7840U is a 8-core / 16-thread processor based on the Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023) architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 5.1 GHz from a base frequency of 3.3 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 16 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 1 MB (per core) of L2 cache and 64K (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 24,547, placing it in the Mid-Range performance tier as a Recent generation product.

Specification	Ryzen 7 7840U
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	8C / 16T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	5.1 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	3.3 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	4 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	16 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	1 MB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	64K (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor	178 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities	25,000 million
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	24,547

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7840U fits into the FP8 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR5-5600 memory.

Specification	Ryzen 7 7840U
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SeriesProduct family	AMD Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
SocketMotherboard socket required	FP8
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 4.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR5-5600
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Ryzen 7 7840U has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 28 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Ryzen 7 7840U
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	28 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $400, the Ryzen 7 7840U delivers 61 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #592 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Ryzen 7 7840U
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$400
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$299
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#592
Release DateLaunch date	Maio 2023 (2 years ago)
Release Year	2023
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	AMD
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)	TSMC