Ryzen 9 7940H vs Core i9-13905H
Ryzen 9 7940H
Core i9-13905H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-13905H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 7940H | Core i9-13905H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (2023−2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 7940H | Core i9-13905H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Ryzen 9 7940H and Core i9-13905H
Ryzen 9 7940H
The Ryzen 9 7940H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600. Passmark benchmark score: 29,151 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i9-13905H
The Core i9-13905H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1792. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 29,807 points. Launch price was $697.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 7940H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i9-13905H offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i9-13905H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7940H versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i9-13905H — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Core i9-13905H (base: 4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 9 7940H uses the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i9-13905H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 7940H scores 29,151 against the Core i9-13905H's 29,807 — a 2.2% lead for the Core i9-13905H. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 17,200 vs 19,384 (11.9% advantage for the Core i9-13905H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,646 vs 2,300, a 14% lead for the Ryzen 9 7940H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,495 vs 14,000 (3.7% advantage for the Core i9-13905H). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7940H vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-13905H.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7940H | Core i9-13905H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 20+75% |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.4 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+54% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 24 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix (2023−2024) | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 29,151 | 29,807+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 17,200 | 19,384+13% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,646+15% | 2,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,495 | 14,000+4% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 7940H uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-13905H uses FCBGA1792 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Ryzen 9 7940H supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 9 7940H) vs 12 (Core i9-13905H) — the Ryzen 9 7940H offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 9 7940H) and WM790,HM770 (Core i9-13905H).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7940H | Core i9-13905H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | FCBGA1792 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+300% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+67% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 7940H has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 9 7940H supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen 9 7940H) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-13905H). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 780M (Ryzen 9 7940H) and Iris Xe 96EU (Core i9-13905H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 7940H targets High-performance Gaming Laptop, Core i9-13905H targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 7940H rivals Core i9-13900H; Core i9-13905H rivals Ryzen 9 7940HS.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7940H | Core i9-13905H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | Iris Xe 96EU |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | High-performance Gaming Laptop | Workstation |
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