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AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX

Explore AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
7.4/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX is a Laptop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. It runs at 3.3 GHz and boosts up to 4.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 23019 and a single-thread rating of 3292. Its stated TDP is 45 W.

CPU Mark23,019
284 samples
Single Thread3,292
Overall rank#871
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
7.4Very good

AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX is a Laptop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. It runs at 3.3 GHz and boosts up to 4.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 23019 and a single-thread rating of 3292. Its stated TDP is 45 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX is a Laptop released in 2021. Recorded specifications include 8 cores and 16 threads, up to 4.80 GHz turbo, a 45 W reference TDP, a 23,019 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 23,019 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,292 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket FP6. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 45 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX specifications?

The main recorded details are 8 cores and 16 threads, up to 4.80 GHz turbo, a 45 W reference TDP, a 23,019 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX?

Start with FP6 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX use?

The recorded reference TDP is 45 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Core i7-13620HIntel23,162 points
02Intel Core i5-13600HIntel23,145 points
03AMD Ryzen 9 5980HXThis CPU23,019 points
04AMD Ryzen 7 7735HAMD22,892 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Core i5-13600HIntel3,643 points
02Intel Core i7-13620HIntel3,549 points
03AMD Ryzen 9 5980HXThis CPU3,292 points
05AMD Ryzen 7 7735HAMD3,189 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core i7-13620HIntel514.7 Mark/W
02Intel Core i5-13600HIntel514.3 Mark/W
03AMD Ryzen 9 5980HXThis CPU511.5 Mark/W
04AMD Ryzen 7 7735HAMD423.9 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
302,996.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
18,859.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
20,781.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
53.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
49,453.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
87,988.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
887.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
31,493.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryLaptop
Release year2021
SocketFP6
Cores / threads8 / 16
Base clock3.30 GHz
Max turbo4.80 GHz
TDP45 W
Integrated graphicswith Radeon Graphics

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I8 x 32 KB
L1D8 x 32 KB
L28 x 512 KB
L316 MB