Ryzen 9 7940HS vs Core i9-14901E
Ryzen 9 7940HS
Core i9-14901E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 7940HS
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-14901E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 7940HS | Core i9-14901E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($689) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 7940HS | Core i9-14901E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($689) |
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 7940HS and Core i9-14901E
Ryzen 9 7940HS
The Ryzen 9 7940HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) 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. Passmark benchmark score: 29,986 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i9-14901E
The Core i9-14901E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 30,298 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 9 7940HS and Core i9-14901E share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7940HS versus 5.6 GHz on the Core i9-14901E — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Core i9-14901E (base: 4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 9 7940HS uses the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i9-14901E uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 7940HS scores 29,986 against the Core i9-14901E's 30,298 — a 1% lead for the Core i9-14901E. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,646 vs 2,894, a 9% lead for the Core i9-14901E that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,591 vs 14,262 (20.7% advantage for the Core i9-14901E). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7940HS vs 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-14901E.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7940HS | Core i9-14901E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.6 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+43% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 36 MB (total)+125% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 4 nm-60% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 29,986 | 30,298+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 17,443 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,646 | 2,894+9% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,591 | 14,262+23% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 7940HS uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-14901E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Ryzen 9 7940HS supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: FP8,FP7 (Ryzen 9 7940HS) and Intel 600 Series,Intel 700 Series (Core i9-14901E).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7940HS | Core i9-14901E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 7940HS supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 9 7940HS) vs Yes (Core i9-14901E). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 780M (Ryzen 9 7940HS) and Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i9-14901E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 7940HS targets Thin-and-light Performance. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 7940HS rivals Core i9-13900H.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7940HS | Core i9-14901E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | Yes |
| Target Use | Thin-and-light Performance | — |
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