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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 7 8840U or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. Up to 256 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840U was released in Q1/2024. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X was released in Q4/2019. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 (70) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
AMD Ryzen 8040 (20) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
7 | Generation | 3 |
Hawk Point (Zen 4) | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 7 8840U is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (5.10 GHz). The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
8 | Cores | 24 |
16 | Threads | 48 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
5.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
AMD Ryzen™ AI | AI hardware | -- |
AMD Ryzen™ AI (XDNA) @ 16 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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AMD Radeon 780M | GPU | no iGPU |
0.80 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
2.70 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
3 | GPU Generation | -- |
4 nm | Technology | |
4 | Max. displays | |
12 | Compute units | -- |
768 | Shader | -- |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
AMD FSR | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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AMD Radeon 780M | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 7 8840U supports a maximum of 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X can connect up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
256 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
120.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a TDP of 28 W, that of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 280 W. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
28 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
30 W | TDP up | -- |
15 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has a 24.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X cache has a total of 140.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
4 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
FP8 | Socket | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2024 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
-- | Release price | 1435 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
13,450 CB R23 MC @ 30 W |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
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