Ryzen 9 5980HX vs Ryzen 5 240

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 5980HX

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

102%

#148

Ryzen 9 5980HX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

98%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

95%

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

94%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

93%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 5 240 leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 9 5980HX is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 9 5980HX	Ryzen 5 240
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cezanne-HX (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 9 5980HX	Ryzen 5 240
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 9 5980HX Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 240 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 9 5980HX and Ryzen 5 240

Ryzen 9 5980HX

The Ryzen 9 5980HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-HX (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 23,300 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 240

The Ryzen 5 240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,167 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 9 5980HX packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 240 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 9 5980HX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5980HX versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 240 — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 240 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Ryzen 9 5980HX uses the Cezanne-HX (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 240 uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 5980HX scores 23,300 against the Ryzen 5 240's 23,167 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 9 5980HX. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 9 5980HX	Ryzen 5 240
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	5 GHz+4%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	4.3 GHz+30%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Cezanne-HX (Zen 3) (2021)	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	23,300	23,167

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 9 5980HX uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 240 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 9 5980HX	Ryzen 5 240
Socket	FP6	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR4-4266	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 9 5980HX) / not specified (Ryzen 5 240). The Ryzen 9 5980HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (8CU)), while the Ryzen 5 240 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 5980HX targets Mobile High-End.