Ryzen 9 8940HX vs EPYC 4465P
Ryzen 9 8940HX
EPYC 4465P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 8940HX
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4465P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 8940HX | EPYC 4465P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($399) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range (2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 8940HX | EPYC 4465P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($399) |
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 8940HX and EPYC 4465P
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.
EPYC 4465P
The EPYC 4465P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 May 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Grado (2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 50,216 points. Launch price was $399.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 8940HX packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the EPYC 4465P offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen 9 8940HX has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 9 8940HX versus 5.4 GHz on the EPYC 4465P — a 1.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 4465P (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 9 8940HX uses the Dragon Range (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the EPYC 4465P uses Grado (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 8940HX scores 51,161 against the EPYC 4465P's 50,216 — a 1.9% lead for the Ryzen 9 8940HX. Both processors carry 64 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8940HX | EPYC 4465P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+33% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.4 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz+42% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total) | 64 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm-20% |
| Architecture | Dragon Range (2025) | Grado (2025) |
| PassMark | 51,161+2% | 50,216 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 16,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 8940HX uses the FL1 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4465P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 9 8940HX versus 5200 on the EPYC 4465P — the EPYC 4465P supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 4465P supports up to 128 of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 28 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD FL1 (Ryzen 9 8940HX) and AM5 (EPYC 4465P).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8940HX | EPYC 4465P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FL1 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | 5200+103900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+52428700% | 128 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 28 |
Advanced Features
Only the EPYC 4465P has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: true (Ryzen 9 8940HX) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 4465P). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 610M (Ryzen 9 8940HX) and AMD Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4465P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 4465P rivals Core i7-14700K.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8940HX | EPYC 4465P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 610M | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
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