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  • Avg. price: ~£890
  • PassMark benchmark result: 23375
  • N. of physical cores: 8
  • CPU boost clock speed: 5.1 GHz

AMD Ryzen 7 8840U review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

6.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.6

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

5.9

Performance

18.0%

7.3

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

7.7

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.1

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.3

Platform

1.0%

8.2

Integrated Graphics

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 6.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    6.6

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    6.3

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    7.9

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

  • 4.6
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    5.2

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    5.2

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840U is a high-performance mobile processor from the Hawk Point family, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads based on the 4nm Zen 4 architecture with a base clock of 3.3 GHz and a boost clock of up to 5.1 GHz. Key characteristics include a 28W default TDP (configurable between 15-30W), 24 MB of combined L2/L3 cache, and a dedicated XDNA NPU providing up to 16 TOPS for AI tasks (38 total system TOPS). Its main pros are the integrated Radeon 780M graphics, which offer exceptional performance for thin-and-light gaming, and superior energy efficiency that extends battery life in portable devices. On the downside, it lacks overclocking support, is non-replaceable due to being soldered to motherboards, and offers only incremental CPU improvements over its predecessor, the 7840U.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 7 8840U

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

6.6
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a technical score of 6.56 points, which is higher than that of 75.1% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.6

Overall score

40.0%

5.8

Price

6.3
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.3 points, which is lower than 51% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
handheld
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

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Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

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CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

8
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 63.4% of processors and equal to 13.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

16
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 71.1% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

5.1 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U reaches a boost clock of 5.1 GHz which is higher than that of 86.1% of processors and equal to that of 4.1% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

8 x 3.3 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a base clock of 8x3.3 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

4 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U uses a 4 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 88.4% of processors and equal to that of 7.5% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

TSMC 4 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U is built on the TSMC 4 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 87% of processors and equal to that of 7.5% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

16 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has an L3 cache of 16 MB which is larger than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.7% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

8 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has an L2 cache of 8 MB which is larger than that of 73.5% of processors and equal to that of 4.3% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

512 KB
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has an L1 cache of 512 KB which is larger than that of 63.6% of processors and equal to that of 9.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR5
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U supports DDR DDR5, which is newer than that of 66.4% of processors and equal to that of 12.6% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

7,500 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U supports memory speeds up to 7500 MHz, which is higher than that of 93.3% of processors and equal to 3.7% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR5X-7500 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5X-7500 MHz, which is higher than that of 94.2% of processors and equal to 3.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

256 GB
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 89.4% of processors and equal to 8.3% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Radeon 780M
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U uses the Radeon 780M integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 95.8% of processors and equal to that in 1.9% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

12
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has 12 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 62.8% of processors and equal to 9.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

800 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has an integrated GPU clock of 800 MHz which is higher than that of 90.8% of processors and equal to that of 7% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

AV1 (HW decode/encode)
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U supports AV1 (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 61.3% of processors and equal to 1.6% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

28 W
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a TDP of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.2% of processors and equal to that of 7.2% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

28 W
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a base power of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.2% of processors and equal to that of 6.8% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U vs the average processor

  • 18.6% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.5.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 42.7% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,542 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,542 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.3,542 vs 2,483
  • 2.3x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (11,000 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (11,000 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.11,000 vs 4,793
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Hawk Point vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Hawk Point vs Kaby Lake).Hawk Point vs Kaby Lake
  • 4x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=128 GB

    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2.56x higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (7,500 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
    What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=4800 MHz

    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (7,500 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.7500 MHz vs 2933 MHz
  • 2.22x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (23,375 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (23,375 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.23,375 vs 10,532.5
  • 48.1% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,178 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,178 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,178 vs 1,471
  • 3 year/s newer release date
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a newer release date than the average processor (2,023 vs 2,020).
  • 18.6% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 42.7% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,542 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 2.3x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (11,000 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 2.22x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (23,375 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 48.1% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,178 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 28.3% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (621 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 2 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Hawk Point vs Kaby Lake).
  • 66.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a lower process node than the average processor (4 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 3.2x larger L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (8 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 4 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 2x more L2 per core
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 5.05x more transistors
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has more transistors than the average processor (25 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 33.3% larger L1 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (512 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 2.56x higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (7,500 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 4x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 95.6% higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (89.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
  • Better integrated GPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon 780M vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 2.29x higher GPU clock speed
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (800 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • 37.8% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 37.8% lower TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a lower TDP than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 50% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 3.56x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U is more expensive than the average processor (£890 vs £250).
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U is more expensive than the average processor (£890 vs £250).£890 vs £250
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
    When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).AV1 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
    What it is: The kind of TPM security support associated with the processor or its platform.
    When it matters: When operating-system requirements, device encryption, enterprise security, or platform trust features matter.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 50% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24

    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.12 vs 24
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Ryzen 7 8840U?

  • Excellent efficiency with impressive performance even at low 10W-15W TDP settings
  • Radeon 780M integrated graphics provides a solid 1080p gaming experience for an ultrabook chip
  • Strong multi-threaded performance comparable to higher-wattage Intel Core i7 chips
  • Includes a dedicated NPU (Neural Processing Unit) with up to 16 TOPS for AI-accelerated tasks
  • Users report smooth multitasking and responsiveness in professional workloads like coding and graphic design

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 7 8840U?

  • Battery life varies significantly by laptop model, with some users reporting under 4 hours on light usage in specific chassis
  • Lack of an unlocked multiplier limits potential for manual overclocking
  • Can experience thermal throttling and high temperatures in very thin or poorly cooled laptops
  • Incremental upgrade over the previous 7840U, with most improvements focused on AI rather than raw CPU speed
  • Often found in laptops with soldered RAM, limiting future memory upgradability

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The AMD Ryzen 7 8840U is a 4nm "Hawk Point" laptop processor with 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 15-28W TDP, delivering a PassMark score around 23,438. It features powerful integrated Radeon 780M graphics and a dedicated NPU offering up to 16 TOPS for AI-driven tasks, alongside support for fast LPDDR5x-7500 memory. While offering excellent energy efficiency, a key drawback is its...Read more

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The AMD Ryzen 7 8840U is a 4nm Zen 4 "Hawk Point" processor optimized for efficiency in thin laptops, boasting an integrated Ryzen AI engine with 16 TOPS NPU performance and robust Radeon 780M graphics. It delivers strong multi-core performance exceeding the Apple M3 in some benchmarks, while offering exceptional energy efficiency for daily tasks. However, in constrained,...Read more

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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U - LaptopMedia

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840U is a 4nm "Hawk Point" processor featuring 8 Zen 4 cores, 16 threads, and a boost clock of up to 5.10 GHz, designed primarily for thin-and-light laptops. It is a refined version of the 7840U, maintaining a configurable 15W–30W TDP, but introduces an upgraded "Ryzen AI" NPU with 16 TOPS for a 40% boost in AI-accelerated tasks. Key pros include high energy...Read more

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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U "Hawk Point" APU Exceeds Expectations in 10 W TDP Gaming Test

A TechPowerUp report highlights that the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U "Hawk Point" APU demonstrates superior low-power gaming performance compared to the 7840U and Steam Deck, consistently outperforming them at a 10 W TDP. Despite being marketed as a minor refresh focused on AI with an improved NPU, the 8840U provides meaningful efficiency gains. While offering strong Radeon 780M graphics, it...Read more

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servethehome.com
16/07/2024
ASRock Industrial 4x4 BOX-8840U Review Low Power AMD Ryzen Mini PC

The ASRock Industrial 4x4 BOX-8840U is a high-performance, power-efficient mini PC featuring the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U (8 core/16 thread) processor with a 28W TDP. Key advantages highlighted include support for up to 96GB of DDR5 memory, dual-LAN configuration (2.5GbE + 1GbE), and extensive I/O, including dual USB4 ports. While offering significant processing power and internal...Read more

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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U - CPU Performance Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840U is a 4nm "Hawk Point" laptop processor featuring 8 Zen 4 cores, a 5.1 GHz boost clock, and a TDP of 28W, designed for thin-and-light laptops. It offers strong performance with an integrated Radeon 780M GPU suitable for 1080p gaming and a dedicated AI NPU, ranking as a high-performance option with a CPU Mark of approximately 23,376. While delivering impressive...Read more

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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U - specifications and benchmark tests

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840U is a 28W, 4nm "Hawk Point" processor featuring 8 Zen 4 cores and an upgraded XDNA-based NPU for enhanced AI performance. It offers refined, comparable performance to the 7840U, with the Radeon 780M GPU remaining a top-tier choice for thin-and-light gaming. Key advantages include high efficiency and AI acceleration, though performance is heavily dependent on...Read more

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22/04/2024
Minisforum V3 3-in-1 review: the very first Windows tablet with AMD's Hawk Point APU aka the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U

The Minisforum V3 is a premium, 14-inch Windows tablet powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U, serving as a versatile "3-in-1" device with 32 GB of LPDDR5x RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and a magnesium alloy chassis. Key strengths include a high-performance CPU, a vibrant 2.5K 165Hz IPS display with full P3 color coverage, a quiet cooling system, and specialized VLink USB-C video-in functionality....Read more

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The first 'Zen 5' laptop - Review (includes Ryzen 7 8840U benchmarks for comparison)

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