Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U vs A6-7480

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Aggregate performance score

A6-7480
2018
2 cores / 2 threads, 45 Watt
1.16
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 28 Watt
15.52
+1238%

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U outperforms A6-7480 by a whopping 1238% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A6-7480 and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2384449
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataAMD Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency2.4452.46
Architecture codenameCarrizo (2015−2018)Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
Release date26 October 2018 (6 years ago)3 May 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

A6-7480 and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads216
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cache160K512 KB
L2 cache1 MB (shared)8 MB
L3 cacheno data16 MB
Chip lithography28 nm4 nm
Die size250 mm2178 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors3,100 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+

Compatibility

Information on A6-7480 and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketFM2+no data
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-7480 and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-7480 and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-7480 and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardRadeon R5AMD Radeon 780M ( - 2700 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-7480 and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U.

PCIe version3.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A6-7480 1.16
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 15.52
+1238%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A6-7480 1837
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 24647
+1242%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.16 15.52
Recency 26 October 2018 3 May 2023
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 16
Chip lithography 28 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 28 Watt

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U has a 1237.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, a 600% more advanced lithography process, and 60.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-7480 in performance tests.

Note that A6-7480 is a desktop processor while Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A6-7480 and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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