AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS

Expert rating8.1 / 10

Brand:: AMD
Form Factor:: Laptop
CPU Socket:: FP7, FP7r2, FP8
Core/Thread Count:: 8 Core / 16 Thread
TDP:: 28 W
iGPU:: AMD Radeon 780M
CPU Series:: Ryzen

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Manufacturer: AMD Last updated: 2026-09-12

AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS Review

AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS 8-core 16-thread mobile processor, 3.3GHz base / 5.1GHz boost, 35W TDP, Zen 4 (Phoenix/Hawk Point)

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS is a high-performance slim-and-light chip balancing strong performance with efficient thin-and-light designs. Built on AMD's Zen 4 (Phoenix/Hawk Point), it pairs 8 cores and 16 threads with a 3.3GHz base clock boosting to 5.1GHz and 16MB of L3 cache, all within a 35W power envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 8 cores and 16 threads, the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS is built on AMD's Zen 4 (Phoenix/Hawk Point). Its 3.3GHz base clock boosts up to 5.1GHz, backed by 16MB of L3 cache for solid multitasking and application performance in a laptop chassis.

Graphics and Efficiency

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS operates within a 35W power envelope, positioned as a high-performance slim-and-light chip balancing strong performance with efficient thin-and-light designs. Integrated graphics come from AMD Radeon 780M Graphics (RDNA 3), handling everyday graphics tasks and light gaming without a discrete GPU.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within AMD's Ryzen mobile lineup in this catalog, the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS sits among other Zen 4 (Phoenix/Hawk Point) parts at the 8-core tier, differentiated by suffix and TDP class. Against Intel's Core Mobile processors in this catalog, the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS offers competitive multi-threaded performance and efficiency, while against AMD's own Ryzen AI Mobile chips in this catalog it trades a dedicated NPU/AI acceleration block for a simpler, often lower-cost platform.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8.1 / 10

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS strikes a strong balance between performance and portability for mainstream laptops.

Best for

Mainstream laptops
Multitasking and productivity
Light creative work

Not for

High-end gaming
Extreme battery-life-first designs
Workstation-class rendering

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	AMD
Product Line	Ryzen
Model Number	7 8840HS
Codename	Hawk Point
Release Year	2024

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Zen 4 (Phoenix/Hawk Point)
Socket	FP7, FP7r2, FP8
Socket Status	Mature
Process Node	4 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	8
Performance Cores	8
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	16
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	3.3 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	5.1 GHz

Cache

L2 Cache	8 MB
L3 Cache	16 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	28 W
Max Turbo Power	54 W
Configurable TDP Floor	15 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR5 or LPDDR5X
Max Memory Speed	5600 MT/s
Memory Channels	2
Max Memory Capacity	64 GB
ECC Support	No

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes
iGPU Model	AMD Radeon 780M
iGPU Compute Units	12
NPU Peak TOPS	16 TOPS
Copilot Plus Certified	No

Expansion

PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0
PCIe Lanes	20

Commercial

Retail Availability	Soldered Only

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	28 W
iGPU	AMD Radeon 780M

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS?

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS has 8 cores and 16 threads, a 3.3 GHz base and 5.1 GHz boost clock, 16 MB of L3 cache and a 28 W TDP. Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 780M. Socket: FP7, FP7r2, FP8.

Will the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS work with my current setup?

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS lists Socket is FP7, FP7r2, FP8. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS best suited to?

Best suited to: Mainstream laptops; Multitasking and productivity; Light creative work.

What are the drawbacks of the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS?

Not the best fit for: High-end gaming; Extreme battery-life-first designs; Workstation-class rendering.