Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS vs Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
2018
24 cores / 48 threads, 250 Watt
19.34
+14.2%
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 28 Watt
16.93

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX outperforms Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking301387
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.45no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency7.3257.19
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Hawk Point (2024)
Release date2 October 2018 (6 years ago)16 April 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,299no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads4816
Base clock speed3 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache96K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm4 nm
Die size213 mm2178 mm2
Number of transistors19,200 million25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketSocket TR4FP7
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 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 Threadripper 2970WX and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR5
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-AMD Radeon 780M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 Threadripper 2970WX 19.34
+14.2%
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS 16.93

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 Threadripper 2970WX 30718
+14.2%
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS 26897

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.34 16.93
Recency 2 October 2018 16 April 2024
Physical cores 24 8
Threads 48 16
Chip lithography 12 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 28 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has a 14.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, a 200% more advanced lithography process, and 792.9% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is a desktop processor while Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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