AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX
Opinion and specs
Our verdict
FlagshipThe AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX is among the fastest chips you can put in a laptop. It is a high-power chip (55 W): it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It came out in 2024.
It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs €1509.
Above €1763 there are clearly better options: for that money the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is 16% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.
Frequently asked questions
Is the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX a good processor?
The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX is among the fastest chips you can put in a laptop. It is a high-power chip (55 W): it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It ranks 22 of 239 and delivers 68.8% of what the fastest one on the market does.
What does the HX mean in AMD processors?
The HX marks AMD's highest-power line: 55 W, derived from desktop parts. It performs the most, at the cost of weight, noise and battery.
What year is the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX from?
AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX came out in 2024.
What is the Intel equivalent of AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX?
The closest in performance is Intel Core i9-14900HX.
How much does a laptop with the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX cost?
It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs €1509.
Which alternative is worth it?
Above €1763 there are clearly better options: for that money the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is 16% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.
Specs
| Model | 8840HX |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD |
| L2 cache | 12 MB |
| Family | AMD Ryzen™ 7 |
| L3 cache | 64 MB |
| Boost frequency | 5,1 GHz |
| Cores | 12 |
| Threads | 24 |
| Frequency | 2,9 GHz |
| Cache | 64 MB |
| Cache type | L2 & L3 |
| Generation | AMD Ryzen 8000 Series |
| Base power | 55 W |
Performance summary
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