EPYC 4484PX vs Ryzen 9 8940HX
EPYC 4484PX
Ryzen 9 8940HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4484PX
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 8940HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4484PX | Ryzen 9 8940HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($599) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range (2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4484PX | Ryzen 9 8940HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($599) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4484PX and Ryzen 9 8940HX
EPYC 4484PX
The EPYC 4484PX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 50,547 points. Launch price was $599.
Ryzen 9 8940HX
The Ryzen 9 8940HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 April 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Dragon Range (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 51,161 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The EPYC 4484PX packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 9 8940HX offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Ryzen 9 8940HX has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.6 GHz on the EPYC 4484PX versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 9 8940HX — a 5.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 4484PX (base: 4.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 4484PX uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 9 8940HX uses Dragon Range (2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4484PX scores 50,547 against the Ryzen 9 8940HX's 51,161 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 9 8940HX. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,950 vs 2,800, a 5.2% lead for the EPYC 4484PX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 17,500 vs 16,000 (9% advantage for the EPYC 4484PX). L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 4484PX vs 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 8940HX.
| Feature | EPYC 4484PX | Ryzen 9 8940HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 16 / 32+33% |
| Boost Clock | 5.6 GHz+6% | 5.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+83% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total)+100% | 64 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (2023−2025) | Dragon Range (2025) |
| PassMark | 50,547 | 51,161+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 24,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,950+5% | 2,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 17,500+9% | 16,000 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4484PX uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 8940HX uses FL1 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The EPYC 4484PX supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 28 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4484PX) and AMD FL1 (Ryzen 9 8940HX).
| Feature | EPYC 4484PX | Ryzen 9 8940HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | FL1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 28 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4484PX) vs true (Ryzen 9 8940HX). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4484PX) and Radeon 610M (Ryzen 9 8940HX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4484PX targets Workstation / Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 4484PX rivals Ryzen 9 7900X3D.
| Feature | EPYC 4484PX | Ryzen 9 8940HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics | Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vi | true |
| Target Use | Workstation / Server | — |
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