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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£370
  • Avg. price in US: ~$390
  • PassMark benchmark result: 26712
  • N. of physical cores: 8
  • CPU boost clock speed: 5.1 GHz
  • CPU socket: FP7
  • TDP (Thermal design power): 28 W

AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

8.5

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%

8.5

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Excellent
8.5

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%

8.8

Performance

18.0%

7.9

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

8.3

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.8

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.7

Platform

1.0%

8.7

Integrated Graphics

Excellent
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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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 8.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    ?

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    ?

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    10

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    ?

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    6.4

    N. of physical cores

  • 7.7
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    6.4

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    ?

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    ?

    L3 cache

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £370

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is a high-performance 'Hawk Point' mobile processor built on TSMC's 4nm FinFET process with the Zen 4 architecture, featuring 8 cores, 16 threads, and a boost clock speed reaching 5.1 GHz. It includes a powerful integrated Radeon 780M GPU (12 cores at 2700 MHz) and a dedicated Ryzen AI NPU capable of 16 TOPS for generative AI tasks, while maintaining a balanced 28W default TDP (configurable from 20-30W). Key pros include exceptional energy efficiency, support for high-speed LPDDR5x-7500 memory, and enterprise-grade AMD PRO security and manageability features. However, its main cons include lack of overclocking support, non-replaceable soldered design, and performance that is largely an incremental refresh of the previous generation rather than a major architectural leap.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS

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%

?

Performance

18.0%

?

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

?

Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

8.5
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has a technical score of 8.53 points, which is higher than that of 86.2% 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 Pro 8840HS 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%

8.5

Overall score

40.0%

8.6

Price

8.5
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.5 points, which is higher than 86.3% 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: LOW

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: LOW

mobile
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS 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.
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: LOW

FP7
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS uses the FP7 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 47.4% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
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: LOW

N/A
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: LOW

x86-64
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS 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 Pro 8840HS 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 Pro 8840HS offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 71% of processors and equal to 14% 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: LOW

Good value: 2

2
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.3% of processors and equal to 69.7% 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 Pro 8840HS 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 Pro 8840HS has a base clock of 8x3.3 GHz which is higher than that of 78.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.4% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: <10 nm

4 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS uses a 4 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 88.5% of processors and equal to that of 7.4% 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: LOW

TSMC 4 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS 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 Pro 8840HS 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 Pro 8840HS has an L2 cache of 8 MB which is larger than that of 73.8% of processors and equal to that of 4.1% 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: LOW

Good value: >=512 KB

512 KB
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has an L1 cache of 512 KB which is larger than that of 63.5% 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: LOW

Good value: DDR5

DDR5/LPDDR5X
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS supports DDR DDR5/LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 92.2% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% 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: LOW

Good value: >=4800 MHz

7,500 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS supports memory speeds up to 7,500 MHz, which is higher than that of 93.3% of processors and equal to 3.8% 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: LOW

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR5X-7500 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5X-7500 MHz, which is higher than that of 93.7% of processors and equal to 3.4% 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: LOW

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: LOW

Good value: >=128 GB

256 GB
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 89.5% of processors and equal to 8.2% 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: LOW

yes
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS includes integrated graphics. 12.4% 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: LOW

Radeon 780M
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS uses the Radeon 780M integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 95.9% 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: LOW

Good value: >=24

12
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has 12 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 62.7% of processors and equal to 9.3% 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: LOW

Good value: >=350 MHz

800 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has an integrated GPU clock of 800 MHz which is higher than that of 86.7% of processors and equal to that of 6.4% 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

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode/encode)
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 90.7% of processors and equal to 3.4% 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: LOW

Good value: <30 W

28 W
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has a TDP of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.5% of processors and equal to that of 7% 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: LOW

Good value: <30 W

28 W
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has a base power of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.2% of processors and equal to that of 7.2% 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: LOW

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: LOW

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 Pro 8840HS supports configurable TDP. 47.3% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS vs the average processor

  • 2.53x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (26,712 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 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 Pro 8840HS has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (26,712 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.26,712 vs 10,572.5
  • 2.51x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (12,118 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 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 Pro 8840HS has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (12,118 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.12,118 vs 4,829
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS 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: HIGH

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Hawk Point vs Kaby Lake).Hawk Point vs Kaby Lake
  • 48.1% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,702 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 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 Pro 8840HS has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,702 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.3,702 vs 2,500
  • 18.6% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS 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 Pro 8840HS 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
  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 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+

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.16 vs 8
  • 4x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS 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: LOW

    Good value: >=128 GB

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS 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 Pro 8840HS 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: LOW

    Good value: >=4800 MHz

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS 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
  • Advanced security extensions
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, Secure Boot, Shadow Stack, GMET, SME, TSME, Pluton vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not. 0% of processors include crypto acceleration.
  • 4 newer release date
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has a newer release date than the average processor (2024 vs 2020).
  • 2.53x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (26,712 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 2.51x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (12,118 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 48.1% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,702 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
  • 18.6% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS 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.
  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 40.5% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2067 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • Higher base clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has a higher base clock than the average processor (8x3.3 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
  • 2 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Hawk Point vs Kaby Lake).
  • 66.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS 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 Pro 8840HS 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 Pro 8840HS uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 4 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 2x more L2 per core
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS 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 Pro 8840HS has more transistors than the average processor (25 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS 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 Pro 8840HS 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 Pro 8840HS 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 Pro 8840HS has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
  • 95.6% higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS 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 Pro 8840HS supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (LPDDR5X-7500 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS supports ECC memory, the average processor does not. 32.5% of processors support ECC memory.
  • Better integrated GPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS 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 Pro 8840HS 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 Pro 8840HS 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 Pro 8840HS 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 Pro 8840HS 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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Overall
Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4).
  • 50% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 48% more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS is more expensive than the average processor (£370 vs £250).
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS is more expensive than the average processor (£370 vs £250).£370 vs £250
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS 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 Pro 8840HS supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).fTPM 2 vs PTT 2
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4).
    What it is: The supported ways PCIe lanes can be split across multiple slots or devices.
    When it matters: When you plan multiple expansion cards or NVMe adapters.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4).x16, x8/x8 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4
  • 50% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS 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: LOW

    Good value: >=24

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS 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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What customers like about AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS?

  • Excellent integrated graphics performance with the Radeon 780M, capable of handling 1080p gaming at low-to-medium settings
  • High energy efficiency due to the 4nm production process, leading to impressive battery life in thin-and-light laptops
  • Snappy performance for everyday multitasking, coding, and light media production like photo and video editing
  • Includes a dedicated Ryzen AI NPU (XDNA) which offers a performance boost for generative AI tasks in supported apps like Adobe and DaVinci Resolve
  • Supports modern standards including DDR5-5600/LPDDR5x-7500 RAM, USB4, and PCIe 4.0
  • The 'PRO' variant includes additional enterprise management and security features not found in standard consumer models

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS?

  • Limited performance gains compared to the previous generation (Ryzen 7 7840HS/U), often described as a 'rebadge' with minor tweaks
  • Lower multi-core performance under sustained heavy workloads (like 3D rendering) compared to higher-wattage 45W+ HS-series chips
  • Lack of hardware-based AV1 encoding support in the integrated GPU, which may impact streaming quality
  • Locked multiplier prevents user overclocking for those seeking to push performance further
  • Current real-world application support for the integrated NPU is still relatively limited
  • Often soldered to the motherboard (BGA), meaning the processor cannot be upgraded or replaced by the user

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29/03/2026
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29/03/2026
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laptopmedia.com
29/03/2026
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openbenchmarking.org
Q4 2024
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amd.com
07/04/2024
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