AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS vs Intel Xeon 6507P Comparison

The Intel Xeon 6507P and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS are both 8-core, 16-thread processors, but they target completely different environments. The Xeon 6507P is a server and workstation part built for sustained throughput, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is a mobile chip designed for efficiency. The recorded benchmark data shows a clear split: the Xeon wins 11 of the 15 head-to-head tests, but the Ryzen takes 4, including the single-thread and integer math categories. This analysis breaks down what those results mean for real-world use.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core rendering?

A: The Intel Xeon 6507P dominates. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 26548 against the Ryzen's 14784, a 79.6% advantage. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a smaller but still clear lead: 2676 versus 2458, an 8.9% difference.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS win any benchmark categories?

A: Yes, it wins 4 of the 15 head-to-head tests. It leads in PassMark data encryption (18838 vs 17753, a 5.8% edge), PassMark integer math (93342 vs 88877, a 4.8% edge), and PassMark single-thread (3692 vs 3643, a 1.3% edge). The same single-thread result appears twice in the data.

Q: How do their memory systems compare?

A: The Xeon 6507P uses an eight-channel DDR5 memory bus with 409.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses a dual-channel DDR5 bus with 89.6 GB/s. That is a massive difference in available memory throughput, which directly impacts memory-heavy server workloads.

Q: What about integrated graphics?

A: The Xeon 6507P has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS includes a Radeon 780M iGPU, making it a self-contained mobile solution that does not require a discrete graphics card for display output.

Q: Which chip has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Xeon 6507P boosts to 4.30 GHz. Despite the lower boost clock, the Xeon still wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test by 117.3% (3747 vs 1724).

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Xeon 6507P has an average benchmark score of 40426, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS averages 39603, also in the 87th percentile. The Xeon's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H with a delta of 0%, while the Ryzen's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 with a delta of 0.3%.

The Verdict

The data points to a simple conclusion: pick the Intel Xeon 6507P for raw compute density and memory bandwidth, and pick the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS for mobile efficiency and integrated graphics. The Xeon is a server and workstation processor with a 150 W TDP, eight-channel memory, and PCIe Gen 5 with 88 lanes. It is built for racks and deskside workstations where power draw is secondary to throughput. The Ryzen is a mobile part with a 28 W TDP, dual-channel memory, and PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. It is built for laptops and compact systems where battery life and thermals matter.

The benchmark results reinforce this split. The Xeon leads by 79.6% in Cinebench R23 multi-core and by 117.3% in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is a surprising result given the Ryzen's higher boost clock. The Xeon also wins PassMark physics by 117.2% and PassMark find prime numbers by 166.7%. The Ryzen counters with wins in encryption, integer math, and single-thread tests, but those margins are much smaller, ranging from 1.3% to 5.8%. If you need maximum compute per socket, the Xeon is the clear choice. If you need a capable 8-core processor that fits in a mobile chassis, the Ryzen is the one.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the Intel Xeon 6507P comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 224 against the Ryzen's 84, a 166.7% advantage. This is a pure integer workload that stresses core architecture and cache hierarchy, and the Xeon's 48 MB of shared L3 cache versus the Ryzen's 16 MB likely plays a role. The Cinebench R23 single-core test is the second biggest gap: the Xeon scores 3747, the Ryzen scores 1724, a 117.3% delta. This is notable because the Ryzen has a higher boost clock (5.10 GHz vs 4.30 GHz), yet the Xeon still more than doubles the score. PassMark physics shows a similar pattern, with the Xeon at 2935 and the Ryzen at 1351, a 117.2% delta.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core test is the most representative of sustained all-core workloads. The Xeon scores 26548, the Ryzen scores 14784, a 79.6% lead. This is a massive gap for two 8-core, 16-thread parts. The PassMark floating point math test also favors the Xeon: 69604 versus 55739, a 24.9% delta. PassMark extended instructions goes to the Xeon by 22.8% (27385 vs 22298), and PassMark multithread goes to the Xeon by 17.2% (31233 vs 26646). Data compression is another Xeon win: 356190 versus 311199, a 14.5% delta. Random string sorting is closer, with the Xeon at 39682 and the Ryzen at 37922, a 4.6% delta. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test is the narrowest Xeon win at 8.9% (2676 vs 2458).

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS wins are smaller in magnitude. Its best result is PassMark data encryption: 18838 versus 17753, a 5.8% edge. PassMark integer math goes to the Ryzen by 4.8% (93342 vs 88877). The PassMark single-thread test, recorded twice in the data, shows the Ryzen at 3692 and the Xeon at 3643, a 1.3% delta. These wins are consistent with a mobile chip that prioritizes efficiency and single-thread responsiveness over raw multi-core throughput.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every physical specification. The Intel Xeon 6507P has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Xeon has a TDP of 150 W, the Ryzen has a TDP of 28 W. The Xeon uses Intel Socket 4710, the Ryzen uses AMD Socket FP7. The Xeon is built on a 5 nm process by Intel, the Ryzen on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Ryzen has a listed transistor count of 25,000 million and a die size of 178 mm²; the Xeon has no transistor or die size data in the database.

Cache configurations are also different. The Xeon has 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 48 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 for both, but the Xeon uses an eight-channel bus with 409.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Ryzen uses a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the Xeon has Gen 5 with 88 lanes, the Ryzen has Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The Xeon has no integrated graphics, the Ryzen has a Radeon 780M. The Xeon is a server and workstation part released on 2025-02-23 with a launch MSRP of $765. The Ryzen is a mobile part released on 2024-04-15 with no launch MSRP listed. The Xeon part number is SRVU5; the Ryzen has two part numbers: 100-000001353 (FP7r2) and 100-000001381 (FP7).

Architecture Differences

The Intel Xeon 6507P uses the Granite Rapids architecture, part of the Xeon 6 generation (Granite Rapids-SP). It is built on a 5 nm process at Intel. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Hawk Point, part of the 8000 series. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Both have 8 cores and 16 threads, but the underlying designs are fundamentally different. The Xeon's Granite Rapids is a server-class architecture with a large 48 MB shared L3 cache and an eight-channel memory controller. The Ryzen's Zen 4 is a mobile-first design with a 16 MB shared L3 cache and a dual-channel memory controller.

The cache hierarchy reflects their different missions. The Xeon allocates 112 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2 per core, which is generous per-core capacity. The Ryzen uses 64 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 per core. The Xeon's 48 MB of shared L3 is three times the Ryzen's 16 MB. This larger cache, combined with the eight-channel memory bus, gives the Xeon a significant advantage in workloads that repeatedly access large datasets. The Ryzen compensates with a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz and a much lower TDP of 28 W, which is a 122 W difference from the Xeon's 150 W TDP.

The integrated graphics situation is a major architectural difference. The Xeon has no iGPU, which is typical for server parts that assume a discrete GPU or no display output. The Ryzen includes a Radeon 780M, which is a substantial integrated GPU for a mobile chip. This makes the Ryzen a complete system-on-chip for laptops, while the Xeon requires a separate graphics solution. The PCIe lanes also differ: the Xeon offers Gen 5 with 88 lanes, the Ryzen offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes. This reflects the Xeon's role in systems with many expansion cards, GPUs, and NVMe drives, versus the Ryzen's role in a compact mobile platform.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon 6507P wins in every multi-core and compute-heavy category. It is the better choice for Cinebench R15 and R23 multi-core rendering, PassMark physics, floating point math, extended instructions, multithread, data compression, random string sorting, and find prime numbers. The largest margins are in find prime numbers (166.7%), Cinebench R23 single-core (117.3%), and PassMark physics (117.2%). These results point to workloads like 3D rendering, scientific simulation, financial modeling, and any server-side task that runs many threads simultaneously. The Xeon's 48 MB L3 cache and 409.6 GB/s memory bandwidth give it a clear edge in data-heavy applications. Its 88 PCIe Gen 5 lanes also make it suitable for systems with multiple high-speed expansion cards.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS wins in PassMark data encryption, integer math, and single-thread tests. The encryption win (5.8%) and integer math win (4.8%) are modest but consistent. The single-thread win (1.3%) is narrow, but it shows the Ryzen can hold its own in lightly threaded tasks despite the Xeon's massive Cinebench single-core lead. The Ryzen's real advantage is not in the benchmark scores but in its physical characteristics: a 28 W TDP, integrated Radeon 780M graphics, and a mobile socket. It is the right choice for a laptop or a compact mini-PC where power draw and heat are the primary constraints. The Ryzen also has a smaller footprint with a 178 mm² die size, compared to the Xeon's unspecified die, and it uses a 4 nm TSMC process versus the Xeon's 5 nm Intel process.

In practical terms, the Xeon 6507P is for a server rack or a workstation that stays plugged in and runs heavy workloads for hours. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is for a mobile workstation or a business laptop that needs 8 cores, ECC memory support, and integrated graphics in a low-power package. The data shows the Xeon is the performance king, but the Ryzen is the efficiency pick. Choose based on your power budget and form factor, not just the benchmark scores.