AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX vs AMD Ryzen 7 8840U

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Performance
Ryzen 9 5900HX
16,968.546% of 36,991
Ryzen 7 8840U3% better
17,50547% of 36,991

The Ryzen 7 8840U has 3% better performance than the Ryzen 9 5900HX for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 9 5900HX
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Ryzen 7 8840U
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Summary

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About the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX is a 8-core (16-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2021. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 9 lineup, which is based on the Zen 3 microarchitecture. The 5900HX is compatible with AMD Socket FP6 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 9 5900HX supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 9 5900HX has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 16 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 9 5900HX features 8 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.3 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.6 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 9 5900HX includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon Vega 8. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Ryzen 9 5900HX has the 106th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 45.87% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U CPU

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840U is a 8-core (16-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q4 2023. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 7 lineup, which is based on the Zen 4 microarchitecture. The 8840U is compatible with AMD Socket FP8 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon 780M integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 7 8840U supports DDR5 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 7 8840U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 16 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 7 8840U features 8 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.3 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.1 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 7 8840U includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon 780M. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Ryzen 7 8840U has the 100th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 47.32% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRyzen 9 5900HXRyzen 7 8840U
ManufacturerAMDAMD
SeriesRyzen 9Ryzen 7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2021Q4 2023
Production StatusActiveActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 9 5900HX
16,968.546% of 36,991
Ryzen 7 8840U3% better
17,50547% of 36,991

The Ryzen 7 8840U has 3% better performance than the Ryzen 9 5900HX for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 9 5900HX is ranked 106th with a score of 16,968.5, and the Ryzen 7 8840U is ranked 100th with a score of 17,505.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 9 5900HX
No data available
Ryzen 7 8840U
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Ryzen 9 5900HX and the Ryzen 7 8840U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 9 5900HX or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i9-11980HK17,855.5+5%
Core i5-13420H17,616+4%
Ryzen 7 6800H17,606.5+4%
Ryzen 7 8840U17,505+3%
Ryzen 5 7640HS17,294+2%
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS17,057+1%
Ryzen 9 5900HX16,968.5
Core i7-11800H16,736-1%
Core i7-10875H16,622-2%
Ryzen 7 7736U16,618-2%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkRyzen 9 5900HXRyzen 7 8840U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
16,968.5
17,505
(+3.16%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
9,448
(+11.74%)
8,455
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
2,106
(+4.05%)
2,024
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
240
263
(+9.58%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
7,604
11,144
(+46.55%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,850
2,537
(+37.14%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
22,577
25,646
(+13.59%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
3,195
3,806
(+19.12%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecRyzen 9 5900HXRyzen 7 8840U
ManufacturerAMDAMD
FoundryTSMCTSMC
Process Size7 nm4 nm
Transistors10,700 million25,000 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecRyzen 9 5900HXRyzen 7 8840U
SeriesRyzen 9Ryzen 7
MicroarchitectureZen 3Zen 4
CodenameCezanneHawk Point
Memory SupportDDR4DDR5
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 9 5900HXRyzen 7 8840U
Cores88
Threads1616
Clock Speed3.3 GHz3.3 GHz
Turbo Clock4.6 GHz5.1 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier33.0x33.0x
Multiplier UnlockedYesNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 9 5900HXRyzen 7 8840U
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache512 KB1 MB
L3 Cache16 MB16 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecRyzen 9 5900HXRyzen 7 8840U
SocketAMD Socket FP6AMD Socket FP8
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0PCIe 4.0 x20
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W28 W
TJ Max105 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecRyzen 9 5900HXRyzen 7 8840U
Integrated GraphicsRadeon Vega 8Radeon 780M
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, NX-Bit, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XDNA2

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.