Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U vs i9-11980HK

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-11980HK
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.32
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 28 Watt
15.57
+8.7%

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U outperforms Core i9-11980HK by a small 9% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking501441
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesTiger LakeAMD Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency20.8552.63
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-HK (2021)Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
Release date11 May 2021 (3 years ago)3 May 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-11980HK 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache96K (per core)512 KB
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)8 MB
L3 cache24 MB (shared)16 MB
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFin4 nm
Die sizeno data178 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-11980HK 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
SocketFCBGA1787no data
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
Secure Key+no data
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® ProcessorsAMD Radeon 780M
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U.

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes20no 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.

i9-11980HK 14.32
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 15.57
+8.7%

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.

i9-11980HK 22741
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 24735
+8.8%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i9-11980HK 2152
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 2218
+3.1%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i9-11980HK 230
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 265
+15.2%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-11980HK 9813
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 9968
+1.6%

Blender(-)

i9-11980HK 256
+8%
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 237

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i9-11980HK 1627
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 1853
+13.9%

7-Zip Single

i9-11980HK 5668
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 5900
+4.1%

7-Zip

i9-11980HK 53426
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 58386
+9.3%

WebXPRT 3

i9-11980HK 279
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 283
+1.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.32 15.57
Recency 11 May 2021 3 May 2023
Chip lithography 10 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 28 Watt

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U has a 8.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, a 150% more advanced lithography process, and 132.1% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U.


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