Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HSvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is a slim, efficient laptop chip for mobile professionals who need solid performance on the go, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a monstrous desktop workstation CPU built for creators and engineers who demand extreme multi-tasking power.
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Hawk Point · 4 nm · 2024
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins overall for heavy workstation tasks with its massive core count and large cache, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is better for portable efficiency.
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the smarter pick for budget buyers needing a capable, power-sipping laptop processor for everyday work.
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the right choice for a quiet, low-power all-in-one office PC where the Threadripper’s extreme heat and noise would be overkill.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 16 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 438% faster than the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.