Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS vs Ryzen 5 8600G

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 8600G
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
15.96
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 28 Watt
16.93
+6.1%

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS outperforms Ryzen 5 8600G by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 8600G and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking425387
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation50.50no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency23.2457.22
Architecture codenamePhoenix (2023−2024)Hawk Point (2024)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)16 April 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$229no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 8600G and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed4.3 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm4 nm
Die size178 mm2178 mm2
Number of transistors25,000 million25,000 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 8600G and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS 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 configuration11
SocketAM5FP7
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon 760MAMD Radeon 780M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

Ryzen 5 8600G 15.96
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS 16.93
+6.1%

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.

Ryzen 5 8600G 25354
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS 26897
+6.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.96 16.93
Integrated graphics card 14.90 18.32
Recency 8 January 2024 16 April 2024
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 16
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 28 Watt

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has a 6.1% higher aggregate performance score, 23% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 3 months, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and 132.1% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen 5 8600G and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS.

Note that Ryzen 5 8600G is a desktop processor while Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 5 8600G and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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