Ryzen 7 8840U

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 7 8840U

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen 7 8840U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,148 Rank: 197
Rank Name Score Visual
193 Core i5-12400F 6,161
+0.2%
194 Ryzen 7 5800 6,159
+0.2%
195 Xeon W-3245 6,155
+0.1%
196 Ryzen 7 8840HS 6,152
+0.1%
197 Ryzen 7 8840U 6,148
198 EPYC 7742 6,147
+-0%
199 AMD Ryzen 7 1700X 6,147
+-0%
200 Xeon Gold 5418Y 6,142
-0.1%
201 Core i9-9900K 6,136
-0.2%
202 Core i7-12700H 6,135
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen 7 8840U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,878 Rank: 264
Rank Name Score Visual
260 Ryzen 7 8840HS 5,892
+0.2%
261 Xeon Platinum 8270 5,890
+0.2%
262 Ryzen 7 5800 5,881
+0.1%
263 Core i5-12400F 5,880
+0%
264 Ryzen 7 8840U 5,878
265 Xeon E-2286G 5,873
-0.1%
266 Ryzen 7 5700X3D 5,873
-0.1%
267 Xeon D-2141I 5,871
-0.1%
268 Core i9-11900F 5,863
-0.3%
269 Core i9-10900 5,858
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen 7 8840U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,328 Rank: 166
Rank Name Score Visual
162 Ryzen 7 5800 6,345
+0.3%
163 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE 6,345
+0.3%
164 Xeon E-2224G 6,332
+0.1%
165 Core Ultra 5 134U 6,330
+0%
166 Ryzen 7 8840U 6,328
167 Ryzen 7 8840HS 6,326
+-0%
168 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G 6,324
-0.1%
169 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS 6,323
-0.1%
170 Ryzen 7 5700G 6,322
-0.1%
171 Ryzen 9 3900XT 6,320
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen 7 8840U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,249 Rank: 251
Rank Name Score Visual
247 Xeon Gold 6130 5,256
+0.1%
248 Xeon E5-2695 v4 5,256
+0.1%
249 Core i9-11900KF 5,253
+0.1%
250 Xeon Gold 5218 5,250
+0%
251 Ryzen 7 8840U 5,249
252 Xeon Silver 4216 5,246
-0.1%
253 Xeon W-1290P 5,243
-0.1%
254 Xeon E5-2690 v4 5,237
-0.2%
255 Ryzen 7 5700G 5,237
-0.2%
256 Core i9-10900KF 5,235
-0.3%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen 7 8840U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,296 Rank: 278
Rank Name Score Visual
274 Xeon Gold 6146 5,317
+0.4%
275 Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS 5,312
+0.3%
276 Xeon Gold 6136 5,308
+0.2%
277 Xeon Silver 4310 5,304
+0.2%
278 Ryzen 7 8840U 5,296
279 Ryzen 7 2700X 5,291
-0.1%
280 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS 5,291
-0.1%
281 Xeon E5-2695 v4 5,290
-0.1%
282 Core i9-9900X 5,290
-0.1%
283 Core i9-11900 5,282
-0.3%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen 7 8840U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,197 Rank: 287
Rank Name Score Visual
283 Ryzen 5 5600X 5,203
+0.1%
284 Xeon E5-2690 v4 5,201
+0.1%
285 Xeon W-3223 5,199
+0%
286 Xeon Gold 5120 5,199
+0%
287 Ryzen 7 8840U 5,197
288 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 5,195
+-0%
289 Ryzen 5 5600 5,194
-0.1%
290 Xeon E5-2687W v4 5,193
-0.1%
291 Xeon E5-2695 v4 5,192
-0.1%
292 Xeon E5-4627 v4 5,190
-0.1%

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Ryzen 7 8840U Details

The Ryzen 7 8840U, launched in December 2023, is a mobile processor from AMD that delivers strong performance within its power envelope. Built on the Zen 4 (Hawk Point) architecture using TSMC’s 4 nm process, it features 8 cores and 16 threads thanks to Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), enabling efficient multitasking and parallel workloads. With a base clock of 3.3 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching up to 5.1 GHz, it offers impressive single-threaded responsiveness, making it suitable for demanding applications. The chip operates at a 28 W TDP, ensuring thermal efficiency in thin and light laptops, while its integrated Radeon 780M graphics provide capable visuals for everyday use and light gaming. It supports DDR5 memory at up to 5600 MT/s via a dual-channel interface and includes PCIe 4.0 with 20 lanes for fast storage and expansion options.

In benchmark testing, the Ryzen 7 8840U achieves a single-core score of 6328, placing it at #166 among 2060 processors, and a multicore score of 5878, ranking #264. These results highlight its strength in single-threaded performance, where it outperforms many desktop CPUs like the Core i9-11900K and Xeon E-2286G. Its overall score of 6148 ranks it #197, indicating balanced performance across various workloads. While it falls behind higher-tier mobile and desktop processors such as the Ryzen 7 8840HS and Core Ultra 5 134U, it competes closely with similar mid-range mobile chips. The processor’s performance is particularly notable given its 28 W TDP, showing effective efficiency in mobile computing.

The Ryzen 7 8840U supports a wide range of modern technologies, including AVX2, AVX-512, AES-NI, and AMD-V, enhancing performance in content creation, encryption, and virtualization tasks. It also includes a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) capable of up to 16 TOPS, which enables AI acceleration for machine learning applications. With a 15.259 MiB L3 cache and 16 MB of total cache, it ensures fast data access for complex operations. The chip is designed for Socket FP8, which is common in current-gen laptops, and features a locked multiplier to maintain stability. As of March 2026, the Ryzen 7 8840U remains a compelling choice for users seeking high performance in portable devices without sacrificing efficiency.
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 7 8840U
Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base Frequency: 3300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 33x (locked)
Core Name: Hawk Point
Socket: Socket FP8
Package: FP8, FP7, FP7r2
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 28 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.954 MiB
L3 Cache: 15.259 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR5

Physical Specifications

Process: 4 nm
Die Area: 178 mm²
Manufacturer: TSMC

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES F16C SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-V AVX-512 SMT
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