AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (28 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2024.

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from €799, at an average price of €1712.

Above €1533 there are clearly better options: for that money the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is 44% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS a good processor?

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (28 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 52 of 163 and delivers 41.5% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the HS mean in AMD processors?

The HS marks AMD's mid line: 28 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.

What year is the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS from?

AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS came out in 2024.

What is the Intel equivalent of AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS?

The closest in performance is Intel Core Ultra 7 155H.

What integrated graphics does the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS have?

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS has AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS cost?

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from €799, at an average price of €1712.

Which alternative is worth it?

Above €1533 there are clearly better options: for that money the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is 44% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Specs

Model 8840HS
Manufacturer AMD
L2 cache 8 MB
Family AMD Ryzen™ 7
Socket Socket FP7
L3 cache 16 MB
Motherboard chipset AMD SoC
Boost frequency 5,1 GHz
Cores 8
Threads 16
Frequency 3,3 GHz
Cache 16 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 28 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 20
Configurable TDP-down 20 W
Cache type L3
Configurable TDP-up 30 W
Generation AMD Ryzen 8000 Series
Base power 28 W

Performance summary

#52 of 163
Relative performance 41.5%
Laptops 4
Price from €799
Average price €1712

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also mid-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 9 386H 59.6% From €1533 AMD Ryzen 7 260 47.2% From €1461 Intel Core i7-13700H 43.4% From €1492 AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 41.8% From €1222

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