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AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX

Explore AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
9.3/ 10
Technical rating

Excellent

AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is a Desktop, Laptop processor with 16 cores and 32 threads. It runs at 2.4 GHz and boosts up to 5.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 49355 and a single-thread rating of 3867. Its stated TDP is 55 W.

CPU Mark49,355
1,074 samples
Single Thread3,867
Overall rank#281
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Excellent
9.3Excellent

AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is a Desktop, Laptop processor with 16 cores and 32 threads. It runs at 2.4 GHz and boosts up to 5.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 49355 and a single-thread rating of 3867. Its stated TDP is 55 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is a Desktop released in 2025. Recorded specifications include 16 cores and 32 threads, up to 5.30 GHz turbo, a 55 W reference TDP, a 49,355 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 49,355 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,867 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 FL1. 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 55 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 8940HX specifications?

The main recorded details are 16 cores and 32 threads, up to 5.30 GHz turbo, a 55 W reference TDP, a 49,355 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 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 8940HX?

Start with FL1 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 8940HX use?

The recorded reference TDP is 55 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.

02Intel Core Ultra 7 265FIntel49,514 points
03AMD Ryzen 9 8940HXThis CPU49,355 points
05AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945AMD48,664 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Core Ultra 7 265FIntel4,756 points
02AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945AMD4,619 points
04AMD Ryzen 9 8940HXThis CPU3,867 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Ryzen 9 8940HXThis CPU897.4 Mark/W
02Intel Core Ultra 7 265FIntel761.8 Mark/W
03AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945AMD748.7 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
646,679.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
39,044.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
47,340.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
250.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
113,390.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
188,520.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
2,068.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
74,786.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2025
SocketFL1
Cores / threads16 / 32
Base clock2.40 GHz
Max turbo5.30 GHz
TDP55 W
Integrated graphicsAMD Radeon 610

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I16 x 32 KB
L1D16 x 32 KB
L216 x 1024 KB
L364 MB